Tooth Decay often begins on the biting surfaces, between the teeth, and
on exposed roots.
When your dentist detects a weak spot on your tooth, at-home fluoride treatments may be recommended to reverse the decay process. If the weak spot is left unchecked, a cavity may form, necessitating a filling. If decay is allowed to spread, it may penetrate the pulp (nerve) chamber, causing an abscess and requiring root canal treatment.
Tooth Decay often begins on the biting surfaces, between the teeth, and on exposed roots.
Untreated, the cavity becomes larger.
Decay spreads beneath the enamel and can destroy substantial tooth structure.
Decay enters the pulp and an abscess may occur.
The use of fluoridated toothpaste, proper home care and regular professional care can help prevent tooth decay at its early stage.
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