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The longer decay goes untreated, however, the more destructive it becomes and the longer and more intensive the necessary treatment will be.
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what is the name of the element which causes tooth decay?
Tooth decay is the process that results in a cavity (dental caries). It occurs when bacteria in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. If not treated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss. The mixture of bacteria and acids make a sticky substance called plaque which if not treated, can cause your tooth to rot or turn into a yellowish colour.
How do you get tooth decay?
When you don't brush your teeth. When you don't brush your teeth acids make their way to your tooth and eat it up slowly. If not treated this can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss.
How does toothpaste prevent tooth decay?
which element present in our toothpaste protects out tooth from the tooth decay?
How are caries treated?
Caries (tooth decay) may be treated several ways, depending on where the decay is located, how extensive the decay is, and whether the tooth is considered 'important' to the patient's quality of life. 1. Small cavity, permanent tooth: Decay is removed, the cavity is shaped, and a plastic or silver material is used to 'fill' the cavity. 2. Large cavity, permanent tooth: The decay is removed, the remaining tooth is 'built up' with a plastic material, this is prepped , and a permanent crown is seated on the tooth. 3. Deep decay, permanent tooth: Same as #2, only a root canal procedure is also performed because the decay has reached the nerve of the tooth. 4. Baby teeth: Similar to 1-3 above, but it depends on how long the tooth is expected to remain in the mouth, importance to chewing, cosmetics, etc.
Which will decay a tooth the quickest soda or water?
A tooth will decay faster in soda because of the acid content that dissolves the tooth. In water, which is PH neutral, the tooth shouldn't decay at all.
What is the structure and function of the part of tooth decay?
No part of "tooth decay" is a structure or function.
Is Tooth Decay a disease?
no its only a decay
Does chemotherapy cause tooth decay?
Chemotherapy can lead to stomatitis and increase the risk of tooth decay.
Do my wood patio chairs need to be treated?
Depending on what type of wood chairs you have, they may or may not need to be treated. For example, Teak is resistant to decay and incest infestation. Other woods like pine must be treated with a preservative to prevent decay.
What bacteria cause tooth decay?
The start of tooth decay is caused by two groups of bacteria Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus.
What element is added to thoothpaste and city water systems to help tooth decay?
I do not believe that anything is added to help tooth decay. Fluorides are added to fight (not help!) tooth decay.
Can tooth decay be genetic?
While it is not true that if your parents have a lot of decay, you will also have a lot of decay, it is true that there is a genetic predisposition to tooth decay. This simply means that you may have to work harder to maintain good oral hygiene to prevent tooth decay. Tooth decay is primarily a function of poor oral hygiene. Keep you mouth adequately clean, see your dentist and hygienist frequently, follow their advice, and you will likely experience less tooth decay.
