All You Need To Know About Cavities

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FAQ's On Cavities
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Did you know
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• Did you know cavities is the 1 disease that has
  children missing school? Most people have had
  cavities at some point in their lives. The reason
  for the occurrence of cavities is not at all that
  mysterious.

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Not brushing and flossing
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• Not brushing and flossing your teeth are the
  primary reasons why you get it. Not going to the
  dentist every six months is another. Oftentimes,
  individuals do not give much importance to
  visiting their dentists.

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Eating sugary snacks
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• Another reason is eating sugary snacks and
  drinking sugary sodas. Its best to get well
  informed than suffer the consequences later..

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Question One
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• Q Does tooth decay and tooth cavity mean the
  same thing?
• A Most people use the word tooth decay and tooth
  cavity interchangeably, but in reality they are
  one and the same. Tooth decay is really a process
  that results to tooth cavity.

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Tooth decay is the gradual damaging
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• Tooth decay is the gradual damaging of the teeth
  caused by bacterial acids as they eat the food
  debris and plaque on the teeth.

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As the enamel get damaged
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• As the enamel get damaged (eaten away by
  bacteria), it creates an opening or a hole in the
  tooth surface which in turn is called cavity.
  This hole or cavity starts quite small that is
  not even seen by naked eye and little by little
  keeps getting bigger.

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Question Two
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• Q How can I detect if I developed a cavity?
• A If a cavity is small, you cant tell you have
  it. There is also no pain associated with
  cavities until they have become very deep. Dental
  X-rays can detect them

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Regular dental checkups
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• Thats why it is recommended to have your regular
  dental checkups. Your dental care provider can
  also measure the extent of the damage (how big
  the cavity is by the use of X-rays. During your
  dental check up, your dentist inspects your teeth
  for the signs of any cavity development.

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Seen with the naked eye
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• If the cavities have become bigger, they can be
  seen with the naked eye. They usually appear as a
  black spot or hole in your tooth. Sensitivity and
  toothache are also reliable signs, but at this
  point the cavity is probably very large.

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Question Three
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• Q When is the best time to treat dental
  cavities?
• A The best time is when they are small, before
  they cause any more damage and destroy more of
  the tooth structure.

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Question Four
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• Q How is dental cavity treated?
• A Your dentist will examine the extent of the
  damage. The size of the cavity determines what
  treatment is suited for it. Most are treated with
  fillings.

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Destroyed more of the tooth structure
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• Sometime if the cavity has become bigger and
  destroyed more of the tooth structure, an inlay
  or an onlay maybe recommended.

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Tooth structure has weakened
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• If the damage has been extended where the tooth
  structure has weakened to the point of near
  fracture or has actually fractured, a dental
  crown is recommended.

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If it is extensive and has reached the nerve
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• When the cavity is too extensive and has reached
  the nerve, then a root canal is needed.

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Question Five
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• Q Are there any ways you can prevent cavities?
• A Aside from a good oral hygiene which means a
  good home care, brushing 2-3 times per day and
  flossing once per day.

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Getting your teeth professionally cleaned
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• Getting your teeth professionally cleaned by your
  dentist or dental hygienist, dental sealants are
  a great way to protect teeth.

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The permanent teeth
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• It is usually done on children when their
  permanent teeth have just erupted.

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Well-balanced diet
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• But it can be done at any time and at any age, as
  long as the teeth are cavity free and dont have
  fillings on them. Also you should have a
  well-balanced diet. Avoid sugary foods and drinks
  as much as possible.

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Question Six
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• Q Are cavities contagious?
• A According to studies, the bacteria that cause
  cavities can be transmitted from one person to
  another. Click here to read more about this.

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If you have any more questions
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• If you have any more questions about dental
  cavities, we will be happy to answer them for
  you. If you need a dental check up to keep your
  teeth in perfect condition, please call us for an
  appointment

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