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Tooth decay occurs as a result of the following:
Food residues collect on the teeth and we do not clean them, especially foods that contain a high percentage of carbohydrates.
Bacteria that live inside the mouth convert food debris left between the cavities of the teeth into acids.
These bacteria interact with acids and leftovers, and their interaction results in a sticky substance called plaque.
Plaque sticks to the teeth, and its greatest impact is on the back molars.
These acids dissolve the outer layers of the tooth, which is the enamel layer, which is the hard and protective layer of the tooth.
What was previously mentioned causes small holes to appear in the form of a black hole in the tooth, which leads to the need to go to the dentist to take the necessary procedures to get rid of it.
In certain cases, the patient is forced to perform cosmetic dentistry through dental implants to obtain a Hollywood smile. When tooth decay reaches the inner layers of the tooth, nerves, and blood vessels, the overall structure of the tooth is destroyed.
● Introduce tooth decay. There are some signs that are associated with tooth decay, which are as follows:
A feeling of toothache that may be mild or sharp, and comes on intermittently until it reaches the stage of severe and continuous pain.
Increasing the sensitivity of the teeth more than usual, such as a person feeling pain when eating anything cold or hot, and also becoming sensitive to the sweet taste.
The appearance of bad breath, and this is one of the first symptoms that should be noticed. The mouth smell will not be like the normal morning breath, but it will be much worse. The reason is that tooth decay is the result of bacteria that, when interacting with mouth acids, turned into mold. It is difficult not to notice the smell of mold.
Having a bad taste in the mouth, as the taste of saliva in the mouth will look more like mold.
Changing the color of the teeth, and this is an indication that the enamel layer is suffering from a defect, and the first thing that can be noticed is the appearance of brown, gray or black spots on the tooth or in one of its cavities.
The presence of holes in the tooth in the form of small black dots.
● The impact of tooth decay on your life..
We all strive to look our best in front of everyoneOn the professional or social level, beauty nowadays has become evidence of health and hygiene and is no longer limited to following a prevailing fashion only.
Today, dental health and beauty are among the most prominent signs of beauty, and what draws the attention of others to us most. Having healthy teeth, a beautiful smile, and fresh breath will increase your self-confidence and increase your appetite for life.
Most people think that decay occurs in a very short period, during which they cannot stop or reduce it, but this belief is not true.
Tooth decay is a process that takes a long time, and it begins with giving the person initial signs that something is going on in your mouth, as there are many factors that combine together.Some lead to tooth decay.
But many people do not give these signs any importance, and therefore they do not provide their teeth with the necessary care to stop decay in its early stages when it is very weak and it is also possible and easy to get rid of it.