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- 90% of Americans have at least a cavity
- 75% of people have a cavity by age 5
- More than 2/3 of adults 35 to 44 have lost at least 1 permanent tooth to a cavity
- 50% of Adults 75 or older have root decay
- Easier and less expensive to prevent than treat
- Treatment: fillings, fluoride, crowns, root canal, tooth extraction
- Complications: pain, abscess, tooth loss, broken teeth, chewing problems, serious infection
- If tooth loss occurs can affect self esteem
- Don't smoke or chew tobacco
- Children more prone to cavities than adults
- Small cavities may not cause pain
- Toothache number 1 reason for dental visits
- Prevention: brush and floss regularly, limit snacking and sipping, regular dental visits, dental cleaning, health diet, fluoride treatments
- Risk factors: Certain foods/drinks, heartburn, eating disorders
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Tooth Decay is a universal problem that can affect anyone young or old. Tooth decay will occur when bacteria in your mouth makes acids that destroy tooth enamel which if left untreated will result in a cavity. Plaque, which contains bacteria, is always forming on your teeth and gums. This bacteria feeds on the sugar and starch in the foods you eat and makes acids. The acids then attack the tooth enamel destroying it and causing tooth decay.
One of the most common disorders is tooth decay second only to the common cold. When tooth decay is left untreated and forms a cavity, the cavity gets larger and can cause extreme pain, infections, and tooth loss. Tooth decay can also be a sign of an underlying condition such as diabetes or heart disease. Early detection and treatment of tooth decay can save expense, pain and your teeth.
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Tooth Decay Questions
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How do you know if a chip in a tooth is serious or no big deal? 1 AnswerI'm no doctor, but you sound like you have the kind of chip that will probably be fine/correct itself without treatment. No reason to go to a dentist and pay ex... read more -
What is the best type of glue for gluing tooth back onto the bridge? 1 AnswerNot a joke, you can indeed use superglue. Follow the directions exactly and watch your fingers. Clean the tooth and the bridge completely before gluing, and ma... read more -
Did you know that tooth decay is the most chronic childhood disease in America? 1 AnswerI disagree with this. Disease normally refers to an abnormal condition or illness which changes your body dynamics and hinders normal body functions. Tooth deca... read more -
Your child has lost his first tooth while in school and ended up misplacing the tooth in the classroom. You were looking forward to keepingYes, I'd be upset, but it happens. You can go look for it at the classroom and ask the teacher to keep an eye out, but it's probably gone. Save the next one? read more
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