Let’s now see what happens if we don’t use the right
toothpastes on our tooth or if we don’t take proper care of our tooth. What
occurs is tooth decay.
Tooth decay is the process that results in a cavity. It
occurs when bacteria in the mouth make acids that eat away at the tooth. Tooth
decay is caused by a combination of bacteria and food causes. As the bacteria
feed on the sugars in the food we eat, then make acids.
The acids attack the
teeth twenty minutes after eating. Over a period of time, these acids destroy
the tooth enamel which results in tooth decay. Tooth decay usually doesn’t
cause symptoms until the patient has a cavity or an infected tooth.whe this
occurs, a tooth ache is the next common symptom.
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| picture of decayed tooth.source;google.com |
Treatment depends on how bad it is. In extreme cases, the
dentist may have to remove the tooth. Tooth decay is much easier to treat
successfully at its early stages. There are some changes we can make to our
diet to minimize the risk of tooth decay. For example, cutting down on sugary
foods and drinks, particularly, between meals or within one hour of going to
bed.
Lets take all of this into consideration and prevent tooth
decay which s very painful and unpleasant. lets care for out tooth in the right
way.
