{"id":539,"date":"2015-03-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/numb-lip-fillings-keep-small-problems-from-becoming-big-ones\/"},"modified":"2015-03-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-03-25T00:00:00","slug":"numb-lip-fillings-keep-small-problems-from-becoming-big-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/numb-lip-fillings-keep-small-problems-from-becoming-big-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"Numb Lip? Fillings Keep Small Problems From Becoming Big Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistryblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/numbb3_543.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1074596\" \/>  <strong>YOU\u2019RE RETURNING\u00a0TO WORK<\/strong>\u00a0after your dental appointment with a numb lip, thanks to a filling! We know it can be annoying. A filling may not be welcome news, but they\u2019re often an important part of your preventative care plan, and much preferable to the alternatives!  If you\u2019re ever been tempted to postpone getting a filling, think about this: <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decay Leads To More Decay&#8230; Until\u00a0It\u2019s Stopped<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> When decay erodes part of your tooth, fillings help us seal off and cover the compromised area. We place fillings because once a tooth starts to get decay, it\u2019s very likely the decay will progress. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A cavity indicates that the area is decay-prone<\/strong>, whether that\u2019s due to chewing habits, cleaning habits, or the bacterial climate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cavities can create crevices<\/strong> in your mouth that trap plaque and food particles, encouraging further decay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The tooth\u2019s outer enamel layer is much stronger<\/strong> than the inner, dentin layer. If decay breaches the enamel, it can progress dramatically, leading to severe pain and permanent tooth damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kH2P4lgMzuA&#038;w=543&#038;h=305] <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fillings Need To Be Maintained, And Sometimes Refreshed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Occasionally, we may recommend that you replace a filling. The materials used in fillings can break down and weaken over time, which can lead to further decay and damage. During a replacement, we make sure that there\u2019s no decay under the filling, and that the area is not compromised. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Be\u00a0Proactive In Your Dental Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Don\u2019t postpone getting a filling if it\u2019s recommended. Protect your oral health by being proactive. Save time and money by fixing the problem while it\u2019s still small.  Let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns about the care that we recommend for you and your family. We value our relationship with you and we want to be sure that you\u2019re always comfortable and happy with your service. <\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for being our patients and friends!<\/h4>\n<h6>Top image by Flickr user <span style=\"color: #2a7abd\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mattphotos\/228669450\/\" target=\"_blank\">Matthew Hunt<\/a><\/span> used under <span style=\"color: #2a7abd\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>YOU\u2019RE RETURNING\u00a0TO WORK<\/strong>\u00a0after your dental appointment with a numb lip, thanks to a filling! 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