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title: "Caries treatment"
description: "Dental care Treatment of the dental caries Tooth decay, the great disease in dentistry. The treatment of cavities corresponds to the cleaning of the affected areas and their reconstruction with composite resin sculptures for both functional and aesthetic purposes by a dental doctor. Contact us News and advice Treatment of the dental caries Cavities: when […]"
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# Caries treatment

Dental care Treatment of the

# dental caries

Tooth decay, the great disease in dentistry. The treatment of cavities corresponds to the cleaning of the affected areas and their reconstruction with composite resin sculptures for both functional and aesthetic purposes by a dental doctor.

 [ Contact us ](https://panadent.ch/en/contact/) [ News and advice ](https://panadent.ch/en/news-and-advice/) Treatment of the ## dental caries

### Cavities: when to see a dentist? 

Untreated **tooth decay** can have serious long-term consequences. In fact, it can contaminate other teeth and affect your oral hygiene, create acute pain (dental nerve damage) and lead to more complex and costly treatments.
We therefore invite you to come and see us for these symptoms:

- You have dental sensitivities while eating (hot, cold, sweet)
- You have a toothache
- You have abnormal food settlements between your teeth
- You feel that a part of the tooth is missing
- A tooth broke off
- A filling (amalgam or composite) has fallen out
- The grooves of the molars are strongly colored
 
For you adults or for your child pMake an appointment with your dentist now to ensure good oral health and regain the comfort of a healthy mouth and teeth without pain.

Our PanaDent offices welcome you with a smile, whether you are in[ Payerne](https://panadent.ch/en/payerne/), [Domdidier,](https://panadent.ch/en/domdidier/) [Riaz, ](https://panadent.ch/en/riaz/)[Yvonand](https://panadent.ch/en/yvonand/), [Echallens](https://panadent.ch/en/echallens/), [Boudry](https://panadent.ch/en/boudry/), [Saint Blaise](https://panadent.ch/en/saint-blaise/) or [Le Landeron](https://panadent.ch/en/le-landeron/).

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 ![caries](http://panadent.ch/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/u2i16i-jc-768x1024.jpg) Treatment of ## dental caries

### What is tooth decay?

Dental caries are a result of

### **infectious disease**

 that destroys your tooth structure. The latter is characterized by the appearance of a cavity on the surface of the tooth enamel. As the decay progresses, this cavity will work its way into the tooth until it reaches the dental pulp.

Thus, the earlier these lesions are diagnosed, the simpler, faster and cheaper the treatment. That's why we recommend regular dental checkups even if you don't have a

### poor oral hygiene

. At Panadent, preventing cavities is our top priority. If they are already present, we remove them while caring to spare as much healthy dental tissue as possible.

Contact us and ask for a free estimate and our advice for one or more care projects!

 [ Contact us ⟶ ](https://panadent.ch/en/contact/)### Make an appointment to treat a cavity

 Why choose PanaDent? PanaDent is a highly successful family dental center founded in 2016 in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Passionate about providing excellent
dental care to all, our strengths include:

- A young and dynamic team
- Competent and professional dentists assisted by a dental hygienist
- We are listening and constantly adapting
- We are open to a holistic and personalized approach to care
- We prioritize the human touch and help the patient feel comfortable
- Detached from the old codes of the dull and monotonous dental office (here we offer music, colors, a perfume of atmosphere, televisions projecting 4k aquariums or 4k drone flybys, plants, paintings...)
 
 [ Book ⟶ ](https://panadent.ch/en/contact/) ![](http://panadent.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/203385716_l_normal_none-1024x1024.jpg) Dental care Check-up [ ← Read more ](https://panadent.ch/en/check-up/) Dental care Root canal [ Read more ⟶ ](https://panadent.ch/en/root-treatment/) Discover a new approach in Switzerland: The trace mineral and heavy metal balance sheet Unexplained or incurable headaches, fatigue, difficulty concentrating? It may be time to check the impact your environment and your teeth may be having. Get a check-up from one of our specialized offices.

 [ Contact us ⟶ ](https://panadent.ch/en/contact/) What you need to know: Frequently asked questions #### How do you know if you have tooth decay? 

- You feel discomfort, especially when eating (hot, cold, sweet)
- You feel that there is a hole in a tooth
- You feel a slight discomfort, but are known to get cavities easily (high caries risk)
- By performing a visual dental check
- By taking dental X-rays
 
#### Is it serious to have a cavity?

Indeed, because they evolve as they grow and contaminate other teeth. Allowing this infectious disease to spread exposes you to emergencies (acute pain), more complex and expensive treatments, and reduces the long-term success of interventions. Therefore, opt for a quick treatment by a dental doctor as soon as cavities appear and your toothbrush is no longer effective.

#### How is a cavity treated?

 To treat tooth decay, the tooth is anaesthetized (unless the decay is very superficial) and the decayed area is removed with a burr. The now hollow tooth is filled to restore its integrity. [ Contact Us ⟶ ](https://panadent.ch/en/contact/)

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