https://www.storeboard.com/blogs/health/signs-you-should-visit-an-eastern-idaho-dentist-right-away/5899258 https://www.storeboard.com/blogs/health/signs-you-should-visit-an-eastern-idaho-dentist-right-away/5899258 https://www.zupyak.com/p/4308108/t/reasons-to-make-visiting-your-eastern-idaho-dentist-a-priority If you've been told you have a cavity, you're not alone. Based on the latest reports from the dental sector, approximately half of children and teenagers and 90 percent of adults will have cavities at some point. Though cavities are a common problem, having one taken care of for the first time can be a bit frightening no matter how old you are. Understanding the process is the key to alleviating those fears and facing your treatment with confidence. Getting Started First, your will examine the affected tooth to determine how bad the cavity is and how much of the tooth is affected. In some cases, a tooth is too damaged by decay to be saved. In those instances, the will most likely advise you to have the tooth pulled instead of trying to repair it. Most of the time, though, people with cavities can simply have their teeth filled. This is a relatively fast and simple process, and most people feel little discomfort if any. Administering Local Anesthetic After examining the tooth, your Idaho dentist will administer a local anesthetic to numb the tooth and the gums. This involves injecting numbing medication in the back of the mouth near where the jaw bones come together as well as in the area around the affected tooth. After a few minutes, you'll fee the anesthetic take effect. In fact, the entire side of your face may feel numb. That means you're ready to proceed. Getting Rid of Decay From there, your will drill away the decayed portion of the tooth. You may feel a little bit of pressure during this part of the treatment, but it's not painful. Once the decayed portion of the tooth has been removed, your dentist will clean the tooth and the area around it to remove