Do you know the signs of tooth decay or dental caries?
Did you know that tooth decay can occur from any age? Tooth decay does not happen over night it takes a while for it to appear.
Tooth decay is a common problem that occurs when acids in your mouth dissolve the outer layers of your teeth. One of the easiest ways to help prevent tooth decay is to drink plenty of water or rise mouth with water after eating or drinking high acidic food.
Although levels of tooth decay have decreased over the last few decades, it is still one of the most widespread health problems,
Signs and symptoms
Tooth decay may not cause any symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage. As the problem develops, symptoms of tooth decay can include:
- toothache
- tooth sensitivity – you may feel tenderness or pain when eating or drinking something hot, cold or sweet
- grey, brown or black spots appearing on your teeth
- bad breath
- an unpleasant taste in your mouth
If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to further problems such as a cavities (holes in the teeth) gum disease or dental abscesses (collections of pus at the end of the teeth or in the gums).
Before tooth Decay becomes a problem for you, call your Redcliffe Dentist on 32844281 or book on-line and we will be happy to book an appointment for you to see one of our fantastic dentists.
