We've all heard the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". While I agree with it as a general rule, there are exceptions. Your teeth is one such exception. You may be walking around with old fillings that allowing bacteria to take up residence deep inside your teeth. This causes decay and if left untreated, can be a serious source of infection, aka abscess. These kind of infections can leave your tooth/teeth unrestorable. This means that extraction becomes necessary. While dentistry has come a long way in the last 20 years in regard to tooth replacement options, they can be costly and time consuming. A single filling can usually be accomplished in less than an hour and for under $300. If you are lucky enough to have dental insurance, your out of pocket expense will likely be under $100.
So, you may not want to leave well enough alone, you need to decide what is well enough. In many cases, it is already broken to some degree. So just fix your tooth!
Brian D.Johnson, DMD
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell,GA 30076
http://www.brianjohnsondmd.com/
770.993.9809
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