Can Early Tooth Decay Be Reversed Without a Filling? Curodont™ May Help

Early tooth decay may not be something that has to mean you need a filling. Early tooth decay can occur before a cavity has fully formed, and in these situations, we may be able to help manage the enamel supportively to ensure it does not progress.
At Art of Dental Care in Chester, we provide the Curodont™ Repair treatment for early, non-cavitated enamel lesions where appropriate as part of our range of preventive and micro invasive dentistry treatments. Curodont™ Repair–a non-invasive treatment–is proven to be effective in treating early decay.

What is Early Tooth Decay?

Tooth decay occurs when the acids released by bacteria in plaque attack the enamel surface and remove essential minerals from it. This mineral loss at an early stage can be seen on the teeth as a white or chalky appearance to the surface, where the enamel is weakened but a hole has not yet been made. In this stage, the problem can sometimes be helped with improvements in oral hygiene, diet, and assistance with remineralisation to stop the decay progressing any further.
An examination by your dentist will establish if the lesion is in a suitable stage for a non or minimally invasive treatment approach.

Can Early Tooth Decay Be Treated Without Drilling?

Tooth decay can be treated without drilling depending upon your specific case. The Curodont™ Repair is suitable for early enamel lesions and is designed before a physical cavity has formed in the enamel.

How Does Curodont™ Repair Work?

Curodont™ Repair utilises a peptide technology that self-assembles at the lesion site to encourage the normal remineralisation process to take place within the weakened enamel. Once applied, the treatment assists the natural process where the calcium and phosphate in your saliva can begin to support the restoration of the healthy tooth structure.
As Curodont™ Repair is aimed specifically at early, non-cavitated enamel lesions, it can provide a less invasive alternative to drilling and filling the tooth.

What Are the Advantages of Curodont™ Repair?

In suitable cases, Curodont™ Repair can:

• Support the natural process of enamel remineralisation
• Assist in preservation of healthy tooth structure
• Provide an alternative to drilling in early cases
• Avoid the need for a local anaesthetic or injection
• Facilitate a comfortable and minimally invasive treatment process
• Help prevent the progression of suitable early enamel damage
• Early detection of tooth decay
• Early dental examination can identify and help arrest any early decay before it requires filling or more invasive treatment.

Who can Benefit from Curodont™ Repair?

Curodont™ Repair is not appropriate for all examples of tooth decay, and a dentist must first examine the enamel to determine the depth and the exact nature of the issue.
This may involve the use of x-rays, and if an actual cavity exists, the tooth would usually benefit more from a conventional filling or other restoration. Art of Dental Care prioritises the conservation of your natural teeth wherever possible and will always recommend the most suitable course of treatment for you as an individual. If you have concerns regarding tooth decay, or you would like to ascertain if Curodont™ Repair could be an option for you, Contact Us to gain further information or book an appointment.