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Cats do not develop the same type of cavities that people get. Cats do get holes in their teeth, but they are generally the same color as the tooth and are the result of tooth resorption rather than decay. Most commonly seen at or below the gumline, these "cat cavities" or "neck lesions" are now termed FORLs or feline odontoclastic resorption lesions. FORLs are very painful and often lead to shearing off of the teeth at the gumline. Difficulty eating, salivation, and tooth loss are some signs of "cat cavities", but sometimes no symptoms are noted until the cat stops eating due to pain.
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∙ 13y agotooth decay or a cavity, is a [[wiki/Disease|disease]] where [[wiki/Bacteria|bacterial]] processes damage hard [[wiki/Tooth|tooth]] structure ([[wiki/Tooth enamel|enamel]], [[wiki/Dentin|dentin]], and [[wiki/Cementum|cementum]]).[[#cite note-medline-0|[1]]] These tissues progressively break down, producing dental caries (cavities, holes in the teeth). Two groups of bacteria are responsible for initiating caries: [[wiki/Streptococcus mutans|Streptococcus mutans]] and [[wiki/Lactobacillus|Lactobacillus]]. If left untreated, the [[wiki/Disease|disease]] can lead to pain, [[wiki/Tooth loss|tooth loss]] or [[wiki/Infection|infection]].
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∙ 13y agoSometimes... like if they don't brush their teeth.
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∙ 12y agoin theory if you do not take care of your teeth you can get a cavity in every tooth! you can even get more then one on each tooth at once!
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What do dentists fill in cavities with?
wht they wont to
What do dentists do to your teeth to prevent cavities?
They put fluoride on them, but it's effectiveness is limited.
What element is combined with sodium to make toothpaste prevent cavities?
You can get the answer to this one at your local dentists when they give you a fluoride treatment.
do you have freee dentures?
name specific dentists that provide fre dentures
What are the responsibilities of dentists?
Dentists are responsible for cleaning teeth of children and adults. They also fix crooked teeth braces and retainers and can pull teeth, as well.
Do dentists write down exactly where each cavity is on a tooth?
Yes, Dentist's record where your problem area's are. Sometimes, cavities are visual, (on the surface). Othertimes, cavities are inside your tooth. Dentist's take X-ray's of your mouth, and based on these X-ray's they can pin point exactly where your problems are. There are 5 surfaces on a tooth, and one or more can be affected by a cavity. That is why it is very important to write down on a dental chart where the cavities are located on each tooth, and all dentists generally do it.
What is the cavity between bones at the joint?
A cavity is a decayed part of a tooth. A cavity can be caused by decay plaque, sugar and acid. Dentists fix cavities by drilling them.
How can you take care of your dental cavities?
Make a dental appointment. Your dentist will definitely suck those cavities out. After that practice good dental habits to avoid having cavities and also consider regular visit to your dentists. Ft. Lauderdale, I started having dental check-ups and also quit drinking pops that are really very bad for the teeth.
What is the cream dentists spread over your teeth to prevent cavities?
It's a flouride treatment, of limited effectiveness. Regular care and proper diet will do far more than any prophalaxis.
What do modern dentists do to help people who want to hide their unsightly teeth?
They use whitening and scrape off all the plaque. Plaque is stuff that clings to teeth and causes cavities. Are you doing a worksheet on ancient Egyptians and their ways of cleaning their teeth?
Why does gum give people cavities?
GUM DOES NOT GIVE YOU CAVITIES!!!!! GUM DOES NOT GIVE YOU CAVITIES!!!!!
How many cavities does the average person have?
there are five cavities in the average number of cavities in your skull
