Dental Caries Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

How can Dental Caries Caries formation be prevented?

Ways of Prevention are-

Oral Hygiene practice (follow the link)
Examine your teeth regularly if there any caries or not.
If patients go to the dentist before the formation of a cavity, the tooth structure can be regenerated. But, it is not possible, if the cavity is formed. If it is too late, caries reaches the dental pulp and condition become worse.
Reduce intake of cariogenic sugar (sucrose).
Reduction of sugar intake.
Active and passive immunization.
Avoid frequent sucrose intake.
Stimulate salivary flow and sugar clearance.
Water and other types of fluoridation (by consulting a dentist, not yourself).
Prevention during post eruptive maturation.
Pit and fissure sealing.
Re-mineralizing solution.
Properly contoured restoration.

What are the Dental Caries Signs and Symptoms?

At an early stage, a chalky white spot appears on the tooth surface. Gradually the spot can become brown and a cavity (a pit or hole) is formed. This area becomes soft to the touch.
Dental pain in the tooth is the main symptom. Deeper the cavity, more the pain.
Pain can worsen when it exposes to hot, cold, sweet foods and drinks.
Tooth tenderness.
Foul taste in the mouth.
Bad breath.
Red or swollen gums.

What are the Dental Caries Complications?

How can Dental Caries be Treated?

If you have symptoms, go to a dentist for Treatment. He can do the following-

In the early stage, he can apply fluoride varnish, gel or paste to stop decay.
If the cavity is already formed, he will remove the decay and restore the tooth with a filling.
If the nerve is damaged, he will perform root canal treatment and will remove the nerve. Then, he will restore the tooth with a filling or a crown.
If the tooth is seriously damaged, removal of the tooth is the only way.

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