Monday 10 June 2024

WHAT IS TOOTH DECAY

  • Permanently damaged area in a tooth that develop into holes
  • Begins when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the tooth's surface
  • If left untreated the cavities in your teeth can get bigger causing pain, gum disease or dental abscesses



Most common signs of tooth decay

  • Toothaches either continuous or occasional sharp pain
  • Sensitivity to hot or cold
  • Grey, brown or black spots
  • Visible pit or hole in the tooth
  • Bad breath


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