Browsing: Dental Caries

Bad teeth refers to unhealthy or ugly teeth with gum related issues in teeth, infected teeth, rotten teeth, decayed teeth, impacted teeth, etc. The unappealing appearance is also a matter of concern for people. New artificially made teeth set or veneers can be used to get rid of bad teeth.

If you have dental cavities, you may have a toothache or a dull pain in your mouth. Your teeth become sensitive, and visible holes appear in your teeth. Sometimes dentists miss the early signs. It is important to do a regular visit to a dentist so that your dentist can point out any abnormalities early on.

Treatment of tooth decay (dental cavities) depends on how bad your cavity is. Most often, the dentist extracts and removes the decayed portion of your tooth. He fills in the hole with a filling made of a composite resin or other material. Allergies to fillings are rare.

A good oral hygiene can help you avoid cavities and tooth decay. You should use toothpaste that contains fluoride. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and ideally after every meal. Use a mouth rinse with fluoride if you are at a high risk and visit your dentist regularly.

The cause of tooth decay is acid formed from bacteria when they dissolve the enamel of your teeth. The acid is produced from food particles that remain in the teeth. If the breakdown is greater than build up, cavities do form. Caries is also associated with poor cleaning of the mouth.

Tooth decay or dental cavities is a common oral health disorder. It generally occurs in children and young adults, but it can affect anyone. Tooth decay is a common cause of tooth loss in children and younger people. Dental cavities form due to the action of bacteria that are present in your mouth.

Eruption of teeth in babies is an important phase in a child’s overall development process. The complete set of teeth erupts in phases till the child is about 3 years in age. Teeth begin to develop during the embryonic stage of development (during pregnancy) and the process continues even after the birth of a child.

Your dentist will detect dental cavities by asking you certain questions such as whether you experience any pain or sensitivity with eating certain types of foods. He will examine your mouth and teeth and probe the teeth with dental instruments. Certain imaging techniques such as dental X-rays are helpful.

A dental crown or a dental cap is a prosthetic cover which is cemented onto a damaged tooth. The major purpose of a tooth crown is protection and covering of a damaged tooth. It also strengthens the tooth and provides a perfect alignment in your mouth.

Scientists have found another harmful bacterium called Streptococcus sobrinus, which accelerates tooth decay in some people, but very little information is known about this microbe. A team of Illinois Bioengineering researchers has successfully sequenced the complete genomes of three different strains of S. sobrinus, to study further about these bacteria.