|
|
| Dental Decay |
|
 |
How does dental decay happen? |
|
 |
Dental decay happens when the tooth enamel and the dentine soften up due to the acid attack and as a result cavity is produced. |
|
|
What are the major signs of tooth decay? |
|
|
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. |
|
|
Which areas of the mouth are affected by dental decay most? |
|
|
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. |
|
|
How can tooth decay be prevented? |
|
|
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. |
|
Dental Implants
