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How does dental decay happen? |
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Dental decay happens when the tooth enamel and the dentine soften up due to the acid attack and as a result cavity is produced. |
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What are the major signs of tooth decay? |
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Tooth decay does not show any prominent symptoms in the early days as these can be found out by an X-ray report only. One general symptom is that one can notice a black colored hole in ones teeth, which is originally cavity. |
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Which areas of the mouth are affected by dental decay most? |
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The biting surfaces of the teeth and areas between the teeth are worst affected by a tooth decay. The reason that these areas are affected is that the sticky food items usually stick easily here. |
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How can tooth decay be prevented? |
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One of the best ways to prevent a dental decay is to brush the teeth twice a day. One can also make use of a dental floss to get rid of plaque and remove the food present in the inner area of the teeth. |
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Prosthodontics
