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Tooth Decay Health Feed

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dentist•Mumbai
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Your teeth are the most underappreciated part of your body. If you don t give them proper care, there is a very good chance that you will develop severe dental problems, the most common being tooth decay. Tooth decay is caused when the bacteria that are present in your mouth churn out more acid than is necessary, gradually eroding the teeth. The acids bore a hole in the tooth, causing cavity.

You might be suffering from tooth decay if you experience:

Teeth discoloration
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Dentist•Mumbai
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Losing a tooth to infection (decay) or trauma can be a painful experience. Imagine that you are in a dental chair and just got a new tooth or a bridge fitted. It is a joyous experience, almost like a newfound lease of life, to be able to eat better and look better.

However, even after a few days to a week, you realize that the new crown is just not settling down completely. There is a constant sensitivity that exists and is not allowing you to enjoy the new tooth. There are various rea...more
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Dentist•Chennai
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Home remedy
until then apply clove oil, chew garlic clove chew a few slices of raw onion
chew 1 or 2 tender guava leaves
rub some peppermint oil on the painful area. Leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse your mouth with warm salt water.
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Dentist•Noida
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Choosing a toothpaste that can take care of your specific dental needs/problems can be a daunting task.
It's important to choose correct toothpaste that meets your individual dental needs as every person s body chemistry is different. For eg- a particular brand of toothpaste loved by your colleague, may not resolve your dental problem. You might also see that you are sensitive to a certain type of ingredient.

Most toothpaste tend to target one or more of the following dental condit...more
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Dentist•Bangalore
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It might be dental caries, kindly visit your nearest dental clinic so that the dentist can check and do the necessary treatment. Extent of caries depends on treatment like filling or rct (root canal treatment) or extraction.
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Helo lybrate-user congrats that you are at the stage of giving birth to new one to this world. But if you have carries in your mouth that means you have bacteria and you are taking food with the same mouth and drink water with the same mouth. Just free feel to call me through this app I am here to give you the advice.
Thank you.
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Dentist•Guwahati
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Children are much more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disorders than grown-ups. This is because the gum and teeth in toddlers are very delicate. Moreover, children are more attracted to sweets and other food items, which cause damage to the teeth.

Here are several ways to protect the teeth of your little one:

Have a dental checkup: You should take your child to a dentist on his first birthday. Early prevention is important as any kind of problem in the teeth will be detecte...more
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BDS , MCP

Dentist•Bangalore
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Flossing once a day is recommended as it quickly takes care of any food particles that may be lodged in your teeth & prevent tooth decay.
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
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It is less likely that it will cause cancer.
Just get it treated now as it can cause problems in other teeth also.
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