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Symptoms Of tooth decay

The term tooth decay is used to describe the process by which the hard tissues in the mouth erode because of the chemical and microbial environment of the mouth. Because this process is irreversible after a certain point, treatment should begin as soon as signs of tooth decay are spotted, before it becomes a more serious problem.

SYMPTOMS OF TOOTH DECAY

How to spot tooth decay?

Tooth decay affects the enamel first. If the decay has not yet gotten through the enamel, and there is no “hole” in the tooth, and the enamel is continuous, the damage can be reversed.

Causes of tooth decay

Tooth decay is almost always caused by improper at home oral hygiene, such as not brushing for long enough, or not brushing often enough, or not using dental floss. Food detritus that is not removed after meals form plaque, which start chemical reactions that dissolve the minerals in your enamel and cause tooth decay.
Certain patients are more susceptible to tooth decay than others. Your age, diet, oral hygiene routine, the chemical make-up of you saliva, the social and environmental conditions that you live in, not to mention the anatomical properties of the teeth are all important factors.

Symptoms of tooth decay

Tooth decay is usually discovered visually; it appears as a darker splotch on the teeth. In other cases patients feel unevenness of the tooth surface when their tongue brushes the tooth, and in more severe cases, sharper bits of tooth jutting out. The first symptom is usually sensitivity to cold. Although this is not necessarily a symptom of tooth decay, as other things can also cause tooth sensitivity, you should still book an appointment with your dentist just in case.

Treatment

If tooth decay is discovered early enough, using fluoridated gels and a hygiene session with your dentist will be enough to stop the process and reverse it.
If there is already a cavity, then the solution is to remove the decayed bits of tissue, and to fill up the resulting hole with tooth coloured composite resin. It is highly advisable to get the tooth filled as soon as you get the diagnosis, as the decay will get deeper every day, and if it gets deep enough into the tooth you will need a root canal treatment.

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Treatments

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Orthodontic treatment

Professional orthodontics fix uneven teeth, even with "invisible" braces.​

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Tooth scaling

Gentle and thorough teeth scale removal treatment for your bright, healthy smile.

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Apical resection

If nothing else helps, tooth root amputation can still save your decayed tooth.

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Fix denture

Aesthetic and permanent dentures, that finally gives your confidence and comfort back.

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Root canal treatment

A gentle, yet effective way to save even inflamed, severely decayed tooth.

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Dental implant

Permanently stable replacement that fits your teeth perfectly using the most innovative technologies.

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Dental bone replacement

Surgical treatment to provide propriate base for implantation when in lack of bone tissue.

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Wisdom tooth extraction

Precise treatments under local anesthesia to prevent further pain and cimplication.

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Tooth whitening

Brighter teeth in a painless, effective way even at home. Get your smile shine!

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Tooth extraction

If restoration is no longer possible, tooth extraction prevents further problems.

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Tooth filling

Safe, permanent and aesthetic dental fillings to fix and prevent dental problems.

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Dental cyst removal

Tooth cyst might not be painful, but can cause serious problems. Be sure to get rid of them in time!

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Inlay, Onlay

Aesthetic and functional way to restore and protect the teeth.

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Dental veneers

An invisible and permanent solution to aesthetic problems.

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Dental crown

Ideal, permanent treatment to restore and aesthetically fix damaged teeth.

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Dental bridge

Dental treatment to replace one or more missing teeth, and restore your perfect smile.

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Fixed denture

Get rid of all the troubles and discomfort caused by your removable denture with a fixed denture.

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Sinus lift

Surgical procedure in case if there isn't sufficient bone tissue for implantation.

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Invisible braces

Ideal choice if you wish for the perfect smile, but shy away from braces.

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Children's orthodontics

Treatment of biting disorders and aesthetic problems from the age of 6.