{"id":236803,"date":"2022-09-22T10:43:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T10:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=236803"},"modified":"2024-11-30T09:13:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T09:13:43","slug":"tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Decay | Symptoms Preventions Treatments | Optimists Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;83.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Consult a dentist as soon as possible if you feel like your child or you have tooth decay. Earlier treatments help from making the condition worse.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Tooth decay symptoms<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Tooth decay doesn&#8217;t show any signs at the early stages, but when it gets worse, it can lead to severe problems, like dental cavities (hole formation in the tooth). If you have tooth decay, you may also have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Toothache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Sharp pain while drinking or eating cold, hot, or sweet things<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Black, brown, or white spots in your tooth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Occasionally, the gum or tooth can become infected, which leads to a painful build-up of pus (dental abscess)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Tooth decay preventions<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Tooth decay develops when bacteria create plaque, a sticky layer over the teeth, which can damage the teeth&#8217; surface over time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">The condition is more common among children, so it&#8217;s crucial to ensure that they are looking after their gums and teeth from an early age.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">You can do certain things to keep the teeth and gums healthy to help prevent tooth decay. They are:&nbsp;<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tooth-decay-optimists-healthcare.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Tooth decay symptoms&#8221; title_text=&#8221;tooth-decay-optimists-healthcare&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-16px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Brush twice a day using fluoride toothpaste (don&#8217;t rinse, spit after brushing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Floss or use interdental brushes every day to clean between your teeth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Use sugar-free medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Have regular medical check-ups\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Don&#8217;t smoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Don&#8217;t consume many sugary foods or drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Tooth decay treatments<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">The treatments depend on the severity; the infected tooth might rarely be removed (extraction).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Mostly, the dentist will prescribe fluoride-related treatments (like mouthwash or varnish) to reverse the condition. You probably need a filling if you have a cavity (hole) in your tooth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">When the decay reaches the pulp (soft tissue) in the middle of the tooth, you may require a root canal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">To explore your health concerns in detail and receive expert advice, you can easily access our <a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free doctor consultation<\/span><\/a> service, designed to provide you with the support you need.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;43.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Reviewed by &#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/dr-priyanka-shekhar-mbbs-md-microbiology\/\"><strong>Dr. Priyanka,<\/strong> MBBS MD Microbiology<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Page last reviewed: 16 JULY 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consumption of too many sugary drinks and food or not cleaning teeth and gums properly can cause tooth decay. 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