Tooth decay has been rated as one of the commonest oral health problems. However, people of all ages, both adults and children, are prone to tooth decay, but in the current day very young children are especially vulnerable. There is a specific type of severe decay described as baby bottle tooth decay. What is [...]
For a long time, tooth decay has been associated more with adults than children, but it has now become one of many nightmares for parents. It has still remained a puzzle to many parents why tooth decay strikes children at very early ages, since it has become quite common to find children [...]
Oral hygiene is an essential factor in maintaining overall health. To achieve sound oral health, one must see to it that good oral hygiene is maintained. When oral hygiene habits are practised religiously and routinely, there will be no tooth decay. A few measures to stay away from tooth decay are: [...]
The best way to protect your child from tooth decay is by educating them about it, and teaching them the importance of following oral hygiene measures. Once the child understands the main concept, your job is half done. Kids do not understand the language of grown-ups. It can be tough to teach them something, as [...]
Tooth decay is an infectious microbial disease which leads to demineralization of the hard inorganic part, and the dissolution of the organic part, of the tooth structure. Tooth decay cannot be taken lightly, and it is extremely important to be aware of the causes of its occurrence, and the measures that can [...]
Tooth decay is an infectious microbiologic disease that involves the destruction of the tooth structure after dissolution of the inorganic portion of the tooth, and disintegration of the organic portion of the tooth. There are many factors responsible for causing tooth decay. The bad habits that cause tooth decay are: […]
