🦷 TEETH DECAY 🦷

〰️ Defined as damage to the tooth, which occurs when bacteria in your mouth forms acid that attacks the tooth’s surface or enamel — aka: a Cavity!

So what causes this bacteria?!! 

〰️ A diet high in sugar is the leading cause of cavities. Repeated cycles of sugary foods/drinks cause ‘acid’ to form, which results in the loss of mineral from the tooth’s enamel. Over time, leading to a cavity area. 

— SYMPTOMS: 

〰️ Toothache 🦷

〰️ Temperature sensitivity (upon hot/cold) 🔥❄️

〰️ Tooth discolouration or brown/ black stains on the tooth surface

〰️ Pain upon biting or your pressure 

〰️ Swelling 

— POSSIBLE TREATMENTS: 

• Dental Fillings
• Dental Crowns & Bridges
• Dental Implants or Dentures (if the tooth needs to be removed)
• Dental Root Canal Therapy (if the decay is bad but the tooth can be saved)

Your dental tip of the day: Don’t wait for these symptoms to occur prior to seeing a dentist. Ensure you attend to your preventative dental visits to catch any cavities before they start! 👍🏼😬

Contact us now to ensure that your teeth decay doesn’t get worse and that it is treated early!

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