Tooth decay or dental caries is the disease of the tooth where a combination of factors like carbohydrate or sugar-rich foods, bacteria, time, and poor oral hygiene, erode or damage the most rigid layer of the tooth called enamel. This results in cavity formation. If untreated, it can proceed to the deeper layers. Tooth pain and swelling are its characteristic features.
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Will my tooth decay spread to its nearby teeth if left untreated?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a cavity. How to get it fixed without spreading.Please help me.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there is no pain, you need to fill the cavity with a dentist. If you are also experiencing pain in that tooth when taking cold and hot liquids, then you need to do an X-ray to reveal the extent of caries. You can go for pulp capping if the caries are not deep en... Read Full »