Dental Cavities
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Dental cavities is defined as teeth decay characterized by tooth pain and visible holes in the teeth. It is one of the most common problem in the children and young adults causing dentist consultation ,although it can affect any age.
What causes the Dental Cavities?
When food containing carbohydrate like sugars and starches are left on teeth after eating and not brushing tooth, bacteria in the mouth convert this carbohydrate into acid. This acid dissolves enamel of the teeth resulting in holes in the teeth which is known as cavity or caries.
What are the risks factors of Dental Cavities?
- Oral unhygiene
- Gingivitis
- Fracture teeth
- Smoking and taking chewing tobacco
- Alcohol intake
What are the symptoms of Dental Cavities?
- Tooth pain
- Holes in the teeth
What are the complications of Dental Cavities?
- Gingivitis
- Fracture tooth
- Tooth abscess
- Tooth sensitivity
- Bleeding gums
- Periodontitis
- Tooth lost
How is Dental Cavities Diagnosis?
Diagnosis relies on clinical finding and dental x-ray. Early stage of dental cavities is diagnosis during routine dental checkups.
How is Dental cavities managed?
Treatments depends upon the how deep is the cavity. Treatments includes
- Filling: Small cavity not involving nerve
- Root canal treatment and filling: Deep cavities already involve nerve and have pain
- Root canal treatment, filling and crowing: Decay is extensive need large feeling
- Pain killer and antibiotics is needed in cavity is infected by bacteria
How is Dental cavities prevented?
- Oral hygiene is required to prevent cavities
- Brush teeth after eating or at least two times a day
- Flush your mouth after eating chocolates or sweet things
- Use fluoride toothpaste (Every tooth paste have fluoride)
- Regular dental checkups at least once in a year
What is the prognosis of Dental cavities?
Prognosis is excellent after treatment
References:
- nlm.nih.gov
- en.wikipedia.org
- mayoclinic.com
- webmd.com
- emedicinehealth.com
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