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Tooth decay is the disease known as caries or cavities - a highly preventable disease caused by many factors. Some children may inherit from their parents "good teeth" and never develop cavities.
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Tooth Decay
In 1944, 90 percent of American children between the ages of 5 and 17 suffered tooth decay; today, the percentage has been cut in half, thanks to fluoridated drinking water, toothpaste and improved dental hygiene.
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Tooth decay
Dr Trisha Macnair
The most common - and most preventable - problem affecting children's teeth is dental decay or caries.
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Tooth decay is damage to the enamel of your teeth. It occurs when acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque eat away at a tooth. The disease process that causes decay is also called dental caries.
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Tooth decay and gum disease are largely caused by plaque, a sticky combination of bacteria and food. Plaque begins to accumulate on teeth within 20 minutes after eating. If this plaque is not removed thoroughly each day, tooth decay will flourish.
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TOOTH DECAY (Dental Caries; Toothache)
SYMPTOMS"A cavity or hole develops in a tooth, but may not be noticed until it begins to be painful.
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Using sugar substitutes instead of sugar can lower your risk of tooth decay.
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Neuralgia can result from tooth decay, poor diet, eye strain, nose infections, or exposure to damp and cold. Postherpetic neuralgia is an intense debilitating pain felt at the site of a previous attack of shingles.
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It is usually the result of gum disorder, tooth decay, smoking, indulgence in aromatic foods, or a mild digestive upset. Known commonly as bad breath, halitosis may also be indicative of lung or sinus infection, uremia, or cirrhosis of the liver.
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Dry mouth and dry eyes can lead to tooth decay, periodontal disease, poorly fitting dentures, salivary gland stones (sialoliths), infection of the salivary glands, oral fungal infections (thrush), mouth sores, weight loss, malnutrition, ...
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A toothache is generally the result of tooth decay or sometimes an infection. Tooth decay is often caused by poor dental hygiene, although the tendency to get tooth decay is partly inherited.
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Losing your teeth in an accident or to tooth decay is no laughing matter. Many people with missing teeth are too embarrassed even to smile. But there are a number of cosmetic solutions available for t... More
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Fluoride toothpaste has hugely improved oral health and reduced tooth decay across the world. The fluoridation of the mains water supply reduces tooth decay still further in areas where fluoride is not present naturally.
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Dental: Preventing Tooth Decay and Cavities - Source:WebMD Medical Reference from The Cleveland Clinic
Low-Carb Diets Can Cause Bad Breath - Source:WebMD Feature Archive ...
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A substance that helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride may be naturally present in or may be added to drinking water. It may also be applied to the teeth in a gel, toothpaste, or a rinse.
fluoropyrimidine ...
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A toothache is usually the result of a cavity formed by the bacteria that cause tooth decay (known medically as dental caries). Cleaning out and filling the cavity brings a quick end to the pain.
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Its link to tooth decay, obesity and diabetes is undeniable. I'm sure that if it were a new product today, the FDA would require a warning label on foods that contain it.
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Disappearing to the toilet after meals in order to vomit food eaten
Sore throat and tooth decay caused by excessive vomiting
Swollen salivary glands making the face more round
Poor skin condition
Irregular periods
Lethargy and tiredness ...
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For years now, water fluoridation has reduced pain and suffering related to tooth decay, reduced tooth loss, reduced time lost from school and work and money spent on dental care.
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Tooth squeeze occurs during a scuba dive ascent when air is trapped in a filling or cavity. It is associated with tooth decay, dental infections, or recent tooth extraction or fillings.
Tooth Squeeze Symptoms ...
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Patients who must use opioid analgesics over long periods and who have dry mouth should see their dentists, as the problem can lead to tooth decay and other dental problems.
The following side effects are less common.
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