Dental Cavities

By Author: Dr Martin Thurston
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Today's generation lot of people suffer from holes in their teeth, these are technically referred to as Dental Cavities. One of the most common reason for losing teeth at an early age is Tooth Decay, It can affect any people of any age.
When you intake food ,if the enough saliva to digest or neutralize the acids is not found then the food particles leads to the formation of Bacteria which in turn produces acids. In fact the Bacteria, acid, food residues and saliva mix to form Plaque
Plaque is found to be very sticky substances that usuallt stick to the back molar and the corners of fillings. If the plaque is left untreated it results in the formation of Tartar . Plaque and tartar together invite gingivitis and periodontitis.
Dentist highly recommends that you brush regularly after your meals, this is bacause the Activity of Plaque is initiated soon after your meals, if this is not stopped it leads to the formation of tartar.
Plaque is composed of several types of dangerous acids, these acids affects the enamel of your teeth and thus results in hole which is commonly reffered to as Tooth decay. Initially ...
... cavities do not hurt but as they begin to grow, they irritate gums , nerves and sometimes fracture the tooth. Untreated tooth decay might result in tooth loss.
Foods rich in Carbohydrates like rice, sweets are very dangerous for teeth, Researches have found that sticky food is more harmfull than non sticky food.
The most common symptoms are as follows
severe tooth ache, sensitivity to hot or cold
Holes in the teeth.

It is advisable to have a regular Dental check up's as most cavities are found in the early stages . Cavity affected teeth seems to be normal visually but the defects are found when xrays are taken.

Treatment:

Treatment at proper time can allivate the effects of cavities, These treatments may involve Fillings, crowns, Root canals. Dentists use fillings like gold, Porcelain and Composite resin to replace a decayed tooth. However the Porcelain and resin materials are highly preffered as they match the natural looking teeth. Silver and Gold amalgam may also be used as they are highly durable, but due to aesthetic reason people prefer such fillings for back molar.
crowns or caps in severe cases like heavy damage to the teeth, tooth worn out completely . But large fillings for a weakend teeth may break the teeth. The damaged area is removed and repaired and crown is fitted along the surface

A root canal is recommended if the nerve in a tooth dies from decay or injury. The center of the tooth, including the nerve and blood vessel tissue (pulp), is removed along with decayed portions of the tooth. The roots are filled with a sealing material. The tooth is filled, and a crown is usually needed.

Dr. Martin Thurston has special interest in child dental health related topics. He has published many articles about
Pediatric Dentist San Diego,Orthodontist Poway,Invisalign Escondido