4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Delay Your Dental Treatment
When life gets busy, it’s easy to push dental appointments to the bottom of your to-do list. However, delaying dental treatment can have serious consequences for your oral health and your wallet. Is your dental treatment giving you anxiety? Dental appointments can often make both children and adults feel uneasy but we’re here to alleviate that! A dental appointment can be a pleasant experience and can fly by without you feeling any discomfort it! If you avoid it for months, however, this can lead to the following:
Serious infections
Ignoring a toothache or other dental issues can lead to infections that go beyond your mouth, If you delay your appointment, this could lead to your infection worsening, spreading to the surrounding tissues, bones, and even other parts of your body. A severe infection is not only painful but can spread to your throat as well This only makes your experience at the dentist uncomfortable and difficult to treat. What starts as a simple cavity or gum infection can escalate into an abscess, where pus accumulates, potentially leading to swelling, fever, and difficulty swallowing.
In severe cases, untreated dental infections can result in life-threatening conditions like sepsis, which requires immediate medical attention. Don’t wait until a minor issue turns into a major health emergency-address it as soon as possible to avoid complications.
Bigger expenses
Delaying dental treatment often means bigger bills down the line. A small cavity, which could be easily treated with a filling, can grow into a much larger problem that requires a root canal or even a crown. Needless to say, when infections worsen, it requires more time and more expensive treatment to cure them. A simple, affordable procedure can turn into a costly, intensive one that could have been easily avoided. Preventive care and early intervention are key to keeping your dental costs manageable. Regular check-ups and prompt treatment of issues can save you from the financial burden of extensive dental procedures in the future.
Tooth loss
You risk losing your entire tooth since cavities and fractures left unattended can significantly weaken your tooth to the point where it can easily break. Beyond the aesthetic concerns, losing teeth can affect your ability to chew properly, leading to nutritional issues and impacting your overall health. There’s a chance the situation won’t be salvageable if you leave a fracture for too long so make sure to book an appointment as soon as you notice it! Preventing tooth loss starts with regular dental care and addressing problems before they become irreversible.
More invasive procedures
As we mentioned earlier, what could have been a simple, routine filling can turn into a much more intensive and invasive procedure that can’t be avoided. This means a longer procedure time and longer recovery time. What could have been resolved with a simple filling might now require a root canal or extraction. A mild case of gum disease could progress to periodontitis, needing surgical intervention to restore your gums.
You needn’t worry about having an uncomfortable dental experience as we take all measures possible to ensure you receive comfortable dental care. There are plenty of options you can choose from to reduce your anxiety- including sedation dentistry.
When you come in for your appointment you can simply let us know your level of unease and we’ll handle the rest! With SDG Dental, your required treatments are given top priority to be done as soon as possible.
For more information on how we operate or to schedule your appointment, reach our staff at (03) 9887 0888.