Dental Decays

Tooth decay is the softening of the surface of the tooth. Tooth decay is the occurrence, on the tooth plaque, of an adhesive layer, which is caused by the sugar and starch and that is filled with bacteria that dissolve the enamel and turns it into an acid.

The tooth plaque occurs around the gums and the indents and projections of the molar teeth. Decaying depending on the acids in the food, if not treated, may move towards the dent through the enamel. The decay that advances toward the nerve called the pulpa and the vessel room, may cause a throbbing pain, a tooth ache.

The most commonly encountered tooth regions where decaying occurs, are the projections of the molars, the contact points where the teeth meet (gaps between the teeth) and the necks of the teeth over the sulcus (gum pockets).
 

A simple decay that is not treated;
The decay may advance and result in a large and difficult decay, canal treatment and even the extraction of the tooth. This process not only increases the treatment expenses, it also decreases the success rate of the treatment as well.

FILLING:
This is the process of filling the decay cavities with various materials. If the fillings are visible, resin in the color of the tooth or porcelain is used. In some cases, alloys of silver and other metals, called amalgams may be used.

CANAL TREATMENT:
This is the case where tooth decay passes through the enamel and the layers of the dent, causes damage in the pulpa and causes infection. It may result in severe pains and sensitivities. In this case, the root canals have to be cleared and filled with a suitable material.

If the damage in the tooth is too much; the crown part of the teeth that is visible in the mouth should be restored in order to be able to use your tooth, which has become fragile, for a long time.