Causes of tooth decay
More than 90% of people suffer from tooth decay to varying degrees, which is triggered by several reasons:
Damage to tooth enamel and the soft tissues of the teeth is caused by the Streptococcus mutans bacterium, which is always found in the oral cavity. If tooth decay is detected and treated in time, the tooth can always be saved
Tooth decay develops rather slowly, so it is important to recognize the problem early. However, the patient can only see the pronounced symptoms of the disease independently. Therefore, the initial signs of carious processes remain unnoticed for a long time. These can be:
In order to avoid the need for complex treatments, it is recommended to visit your dentist for a screening examination at least once a year.
Types of tooth decay
As a result of the bacteria, the enamel layer is gradually destroyed, followed by the dentin and the pulp. Tooth decay goes through several stages:
Ideally, the treatment of dental caries should be started at the initial or superficial stage.
Complications of tooth decay
Lack of treatment leads to complete death and loss of the tooth. The infection spreads to the soft tissues, which leads to complications:
Today, extremely high-quality aesthetic composite-based dental filling materials are used in all dental offices.
At our clinic, the treatment takes 30-60 minutes, depending on the size of the caries.
