How do you handle tooth decay? Learn somethings about it and how to handle it.
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Introduction
Tooth decay is an ailment that causes damage of the enamel which is the outer surface of a tooth.Tooth decay if not properly handle as it progressess it can destroy the inner layers of a tooth there by leading to cavities.An individual suffering from tooth or teeth decay will always feel discomfort while using the tooth in performing activities that requires the mouth action. It is advisable for one who is suffering from the ailment to seek medical attention from a dentist who specializes in that area of medicals in order to avoid more issues to the teeth and mouth.
Iayers of a tooth
Enamel: Enamel is the strong outer layer that protects the inner layers of a tooth. enamel contains no living cells and is the strongest structure in the body of humans.
Dentin:Dentin is known to be the second layer of the tooth When the enamel is destroyed,it may expose the dentin to danger. Small tubes within the dentin permits hot and cold food to trigger the nerves of the tooth. The triggering of these nerves can cause pain and sensitivity in the tooth
Pulp: The center of the tooth is caled the pulp. The blood vessels, nerves, and connecting tissue are founfmd in the pulp
sysptoms of tooth decay
Sysptoms of tooth decay can varies depending on the level of damage caused. Some people may not feel the sysptoms at the early stage but as the decay progresses one will begin to experience some of the following:
tooth sensitivity to hot, cold, or sugary things.
tooth pain constantly.
dark or white spots on the teeth.
bad breath.
Cavities or holes in teeth.
Food frequently trapped in the hole.
Difficulty in biting certain food
facial swelling, fever and abscesses on teeth that cause pain.
Treatment
A dentist will be able to recommend treatment for a person with tooth decay, depending on its level of damage.Treatment for tooth decay can include:
Early-stage fluoride treatments
Fillings
Crowns
Root canals
Tooth extraction
Conclusion
Healthy living is very paramount and so every individual should look out for their well being , at any point an individual feels discomfort in the teeth it is advisable to visit a dentist for proper check up and medication.
You have opened my eyes to see and know symptoms of tooth decay and how to handle or care for it @yimzyemazor, keep creating original content on steemit, please use bullet to highlight your point in your next post, I enjoyed reading your post.
Thanks you ma for the encouragement I really appreciate God the bullet to highlight my points noted
Thank you my beautiful lady
Thanks so much for your nice explanations. One thing I learnt from this post is that we should not take treatment of tooth decay on our our own. But go to a dentist doctor for prescriptions and treatment
Yes self medication is very wrong it is always good to visit the professionals trained in that area
Health is wealth so they says, I think this will be additional for us. Thanks for reminding us on the need to take care of ourselves, teeths to be precise
Thank you brother for your time it is very important to take care of your teeth
Living healthy is really important, thanks for taking the time to list out the symptoms so that one can quickly note when he/she is having it and go for treatment.
Thank you too for taking out time to read it I really appreciate
Your post is really educative @yimzyemazor. I have learnt alot about tooth decay, its causes and the way forward on handling it effect. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you dear for sharing, tooth decay is very rampant now. That is why I am very careful with the type of paste I used even for my kids.
Tooth decay is an overlooked health problem.
I'm glad you took your time to enlighten us on it @yimzyemazor
I totally agree with you.
We shouldn't joke with healthy living.
No part of the body should be undertated
Yes brother you are on point