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Treat Decay
Treat Decay
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| Tooth Decay Anatomy |
Treat Decay-- Dental decay occurs
when bacteria left on the teeth produces acids that eat away at the teeth,
causing a cavity. Once the hard enamel surface of the tooth has a cavity, the
bacteria can enter the tooth and attack the soft inner dentine. If decay is
left in a tooth, the tooth will in time become painful and abscess.
What causes it?
When the decay becomes
so large it goes close to the nerve (pulp) the risk of complications such as
tooth fracture or abscess increase.
How to detect it?
Cracks in teeth and
abscesses are not usually visible on X-Rays or to the naked eye. It can be
detected by:
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Pain in the tooth from
chewing, or hot/cold/sweet food and drink
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Pain from cold air on
the tooth
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Laser light detection
of surface cracks
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How Today’s Dentistry
Treat Decay
If left untreated,
cracks will cause the tooth to split completely in half and the tooth will need
to be removed.
If detected and
treated early enough the tooth with a deep filling can be strengthened by
crowning. This is the most predictable technique for preventing and treating
fractures.
Once the fracture has
gone close to the nerve (pulp) in the tooth, the tooth may abscess and to treat
this infection requires root therapy in addition to crowning.
How to Reduce Further
Problems?
Problems with deep
fillings are more likely when they are placed under increased stress. This is
commonly due to:
·
Uneven biting forces
·
Clenching and grinding
habits
·
Destructive habits
such as chewing ice
These forces can be
reduced by fine tuning your bite or make a night guard.
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