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The image shows anatomy of human tooth decay and tooth loss. Tooth decay is the breakdown of teeth due to acids made by bacteria.
If the decay has caused permanent damage to a tooth’s surface, the tooth is called a rotten tooth. It is quite common in kids these days.
First, an initial lesion. Develops, then decay of tooth enamel starts, then decay of dentin begins, infection of the dental pulp occurs, which then result in the formation of a dental abscess.
Dental caries is one of the reasosn for tooth loss in adults.
In order to treat a cavity, your dentist will first remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then fill the area on the tooth where the decayed material once lived. The dentist will first numb the area around the tooth with a local anesthetic before starting the procedure.
Common tooth disease: Sensitive teeth, caries, calculus, gingivitis, periodontitis and bad breath.
Tooth loss is a process in which one or more teeth come loose and fall out. In adults, losing teeth is undesirable and is the result of an injury or disease, such as dental avulsion, tooth decay, and gum disease.