A decayed tooth is a condition that occurs as a result of tooth decay. Decayed teeth occur as a result of wear and tear of the hard tissues (dentin and cementum) in the teeth. Decayed teeth are caused by plaque and bacteria on the teeth.
Plaque is a layer that forms on the upper surface of the teeth and consists of the products of bacteria on the surface of the teeth. Plaque causes the hard tissues in the teeth to decay and as a result of this decay, it causes the tissues in the teeth to wear out.
Decayed teeth are the cavities that occur as a result of the wear of the hard tissues in the teeth. These cavities are caused by the effect of plaque and bacteria in the teeth and these cavities spread into the teeth.
Decayed teeth grow and spread into the teeth with the expansion of the cavities caused by the wear of the hard tissues in the teeth. Therefore, decayed teeth are a condition that needs to be treated to strengthen the teeth.
Decayed teeth grow and spread into the teeth by the expansion of the cavities caused by the wear of the hard tissues in the teeth. Therefore, decayed teeth are a condition that needs to be treated to strengthen the teeth.
This treatment provides treatment of tooth decay and strengthening of the teeth. This treatment can be done with methods such as dental filling or dental prosthesis.
What Causes Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay grows and spreads inside the teeth as a result of the expansion of the cavities caused by the wear of the hard tissues in the teeth. Therefore, tooth decay is a condition that needs to be treated to strengthen the teeth.
This treatment treats tooth decay and strengthens the teeth. This treatment can be done with methods such as tooth filling or tooth prosthesis.
The causes of tooth decay include the following:
- Plaque and bacteria on the teeth: Plaque and bacteria on the teeth cause the hard tissues of the teeth to decay.
- Excessively sugary foods and drinks: Excessively sugary foods and drinks cause plaque and bacteria on the teeth to multiply, which leads to tooth decay.
- Smoking and tobacco products: Smoking and tobacco products cause plaque and bacteria on the teeth to multiply, which causes tooth decay.
How is Tooth Decay Diagnosed?
Tooth decay is diagnosed by various methods that the dentist uses to examine the teeth and visualise tooth decay. The dentist can diagnose tooth decay by examining the teeth and visualising decay in the teeth.
You can also make a preliminary diagnosis yourself if a tooth is decaying. If you have symptoms such as the following, it may be worth contacting a dentist.
You can look for the following symptoms to recognise that a tooth has decayed:
- Pain When your teeth decay, you may feel pain. This pain is usually more pronounced when eating, especially when eating hot or cold foods.
- Visible cracks or depressions: Decayed teeth may have visible cracks or depressions on the top of the tooth.
- Gum recession: The gum around decayed teeth can recede, causing your tooth to show more.
- Sensitisation of your tooth: Decayed teeth can become more sensitive to hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods.
- Gaps between teeth: The bone around decayed teeth can melt away quickly, creating gaps between your teeth.
If you notice one or more of these symptoms in your teeth, you should see a dentist. Decayed teeth can worsen over time and lead to the complete loss of your teeth. Therefore, they should be treated in a timely manner.
How to Clean Carious Tooth?
Decayed teeth are cleaned by a dentist. The dentist removes the soft tissue above the decayed tooth and cleans the decayed sections that have entered the tooth. This is done using the dentist’s special tools and anaesthetic and usually requires several sessions.
In order to completely clean and repair the decayed tooth, the dentist usually recommends a repair. Repair options may include placing a cap (crown) over the tooth, a filling inside the tooth, or removing the tooth completely and replacing it with a fixed prosthesis or implant. The dentist will advise you on the most appropriate repair option.
To prevent tooth decay, it is important to brush your teeth regularly, floss your teeth and visit your dentist regularly. Also, not consuming too acidic and sugary foods can prevent the formation of decayed teeth.
