Tooth decay is one of the most common problems found in kids. As adults, it is our responsibility to check for dental decay, and get it filled at the earliest opportunity if it appears. Recognizing tooth decay in kids is a little difficult, because they may not cooperate when we ask them [...]
Tooth decay is an extremely common oral disease. We should never take our teeth for granted. Once you lose a single tooth due to decay, you realize the true importance of a tooth, even if you have the rest of the 31 teeth safe in your mouth. This article is aimed at [...]
Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases, affecting people all across the world. As we all know, a stitch in time saves nine. Similarly, tooth decay, when diagnosed at the right time, can be completely reversible. If the diagnosis is made at the initial stage of tooth decay, the tooth [...]
In most of the cases, tooth decay has no symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage, at which cavitation occurs. But there are early signs can be noticed before the cavitations take place. I will try to mention them in their order of occurrence: Chalky white spots: When the tooth is dry, [...]
Dental caries is the most common infectious disease in the world, affecting about 90% of population to some degree. Treatment methods vary depending on the type and severity of each case. Sometimes, in the very early stages, a simple topical fluoride application is good enough, whereas other times drilling and filling is [...]
When you decide to see your dentist because of cavities, you should expect the following: If it is your first time in the clinic, the dentist will ask you some questions about your medical and dental history He may ask: Are you suffering from any diseases? Are you taking any medications? […]
Para español haga clic aquí Dental caries is the most common chronic infectious disease among children, especially of school age. A recent survey on children (ages 6-11) revealed that the percentage of children with caries in primary teeth was 51%, and for permanent teeth (ages 9-11) the percentage was 31%. But [...]
Para español haga clic aquí Every myth starts as an accident or coincidence, and then simple people start to believe it, until it turns into a postulate. There are some popular myths or misconceptions regarding dental cavities. Some of them are listed here below. Caries is a hereditary disease, it [...]
For Spanish, click here Visiting the dental clinic is a hard decision to make: and it becomes harder when you don’t know a trusted dentist. So, you need to take your time in finding a good dentist who makes you feel comfortable. You don’t have to wait till you feel pain [...]
Para español haga clic aquí Caries is the most widespread disease of civilized communities, affecting well over 90% of their population. It is also the most common chronic childhood disease. So, what can you do to stop your kids from getting cavities? Fortunately, dental caries is a preventable infectious disease which [...]
