When it comes to dental health, people underestimate the impact of cavities. In fact, a lot of us associate cavities with children, forgetting that adults are prone to cavities as their teeth age. This is bad because cavities can negatively impact your oral health by exposing the nerves in your teeth, causing serious pain when you eat or drink. Regular visits to the dentist are still the best way to keep cavities at bay, and Four Corners Dental Group will gladly help keep your mouth cavity-free.

With offices in Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska, Four Corners Dental Group has been providing affordable dental care to patients for over a decade. Dr. Pete B. Higgins and his staff offer a range of services from cosmetic dentistry to restorative measures like dentures and root canals, as well as the full gamut of general dentistry needs like fillings, crowns and bridge work, and teeth cleaning. They also specialize in preventative dentistry, which is key for catching cavities before they get too serious.

Cavities can be detected by a visual examination by your dentist, who can also see them by taking X-rays of your mouth and jaw. Once detected, they're fairly easy to treat, and most cavities can be repaired with a simple filling made from composite resins, porcelain, silver, gold, or amalgam. If the damage is more serious, or if a patient has multiple cavities, crowns or root canals may be needed, which is why a rigorous oral hygiene regimen and regular dental visits are so important.

To schedule an appointment with Four Corners Dental Group, call (907) 258-3384 or visit their website.