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What is Tooth Decay? (1 of 2)


Tooth Decay Tooth Decay is the destruction of your teeth, usually from the production of acid by bacteria that feeds on food accumulated on the surface of your teeth.

This "acid attack" causes tooth decay and cavities to begin to form.

What is Tooth Decay? (2 of 2)

Decay that has spread into the nerve of the tooth. Usually accompanied with severe toothache. Root Canal or extraction is needed here.

Decay that has spread into dentine and must be treated (with a filling). The Decay may not cause any symptoms at this stage.


What Causes Tooth Decay? (1 of 5)

Decay occurs when PLAQUE, the

sticky substance that forms on

teeth, combines with the sugars

and/or starches from the foods that

we eat. This combination produces

acids that attack tooth enamel.



GERMSGERMSWe all have germs in our mouths – some good and some bad. The bad germs and bacteria cause cavities.



PARENTS & CAREGIVERSPARENTS & CAREGIVERSGerms and bacteria can be spread from parents and caregivers to infants and toddlers through Saliva.



DIETDIETSweet or high-carbohydrate foods or sweet drinks feed the bad germs. These bad germs and bacteria cause your teeth to decay.




ACIDSACIDSWhen you eat food containing sugar (sucrose) the germs and bacteria in your mouth use it as fuel to produce acids that eat away at your teeth.

1 Schedule regular dentist appointments.

Tooth Decay can be stopped if it’s caught early. You can catch and treat prevent tooth decay by visiting your dentist twice a year.

How to Treat How to Treat Tooth DecayTooth Decay? ? (1 of 5)


Get fillings. Teeth that show signs of decay and cavities should be filled to prevent further damage.

When you get a filling the dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and replace it with one of several dental filling materials.

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Place a crown over the tooth. to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength or to improve its appearance.

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Extract the decaying tooth. When a tooth that severely damaged by decay removing it may be the only form of treatment

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5 Brush and floss your teeth on a daily basis.

Developing good oral health habits is the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.




4 Tips & Tools to 4 Tips & Tools to Stop Stop Decay…Decay…

1. Eat chocolates, candies & sweeteners made from Xylitol instead of sugar

2. Estimate the cost of professional cleaning with our Dental Cost Calculator

3. Find a local dentist in our Dental Directory of over 90,000 dentists

4. Get Financing for the entire cost of your new braces

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