Tooth decay, which causes cavities, is caused by several factors
including poor dental hygiene.
The cause is the invasion of your tooth by bacteria through food particles remaining on
your tooth, and along with the bacteria turn into a sticky substance called tooth plaque.
Carbohydrate foods, which contain sugars, then feed the bacteria in the tooth plaque.
When not quickly brushed away, the bacteria in the plaque produces acids that then begin
to dissolve your tooth - tooth decay.
If not treated, the bacteria continues to multiply and destroy your tooth, until the tooth
decay reaches the dentin.
When the tooth decay reaches into the dentin, it can destroy its way rapidly towards the
"pulp" of the tooth (the pulp contains living cells, blood vessels and nerves).
This manifests into a "tooth ache" rapidly. If not treated at this point, your
tooth will die.
Next: Learn about Halitosis and
how to stop it
- A helpful tooth chart.
- Which dental specialties
perform which dental procedures.
- What to look for in a good
dental relationship.
- What can be done to stop tooth decay.
- Learn what Halitosis is and what
you can do about it.
- General oral hygiene
information for that great new smile.
- Learn to understand and
manage fears of pain or gagging
- Sleep through dental
procedures.
- Glossary of dental terms
- Useful links that will be
helpful to you while you're doing your research
- A list of Dental Schools
- A checklist will help you to
find the right cosmetic dentist for you.
   
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