Tooth decay, however small, usually needs some form of treatment to cease its progression and prevent pain and infection and possible tooth loss.
We employ a minimalist approach to treating tooth decay, in keeping with today's standards in minimal-intervention dentistry (MID).
The theory behind minimally-invasive dentistry (MID) is that the more basic or minimal the treatment as is possible, with regular monitoring, will yield a longer life of the tooth. You see, once a decayed tooth is restored, this catalyses a life-long cascade of intervention and future treatment. No filling lasts forever. Once a filling eventually fails, a bigger one is needed in its place. The bigger the filling, the higher the likelihood of pulpal (nerve) involvement, wherein the cascade of intervention really starts to flow more heavily, impacting the biological and monetary cost to the patient.
Anyway, where it is necessary, we may recommend treatment of decayed teeth with white (composite) fillings or dental sealants (a thin layer of resin sealant of the grooves of the teeth to prevent tooth decay setting in).
