• Bad breath.
• Sensitivity to hot or cold foods or drinks
• Toothache
• Holes in teeth
• Black or brown stain on teeth

Dental caries can be treated depending on the extent of the lesion, and these treatments are

• Restoration: DentalFillings is the most common form of treatment for dental decay.
• Crowns: Crowns are used when dental caries demineralize a large tooth area.
• Root Canal Treatment: A dentist will remove the damaged or dead nerve and clean the entire root canal, followed by placing a medicament and a crown on the affected tooth
• Extraction: In some cases, the teeth are damaged beyond repair and must be extracted before the infection spreads to the jaw bone.

• Brushing teeth twice a day helps to reduce the production of acid that can damage teeth.
• Flossing after brushing, especially after eating or drinking sugary foods or drinks.
• Regular dental checkups and consult your dentist if facing any teeth-related symptoms.
• Avoid sugary, sticky foods; even if you consume them, then do so with a meal, not in between.

Myth: No pain in teeth means no problem

Fact: Not always. Sometimes, ignoring tooth decay causes the tooth's nerve to become annoying and involved, so go for regular dental checkups before it's too late.

Myth: Regular brushing is enough to prevent tooth decay

Fact: Brushing is essential for your teeth to prevent them from decaying. There is also a need to avoid foods and drinks high in sugar and acid, especially sticky foods and hard candy.

Myth: Flossing can create spaces between teeth

Facts: In fact, flossing helps prevent decay between the teeth. During flossing, we remove food debris nestled around our teeth and gums, which helps keep them healthy and removes harmful bacteria.

Myth: Oral health is not connected to the rest of the body's health

Fact: Oral health is connected to systemic health, which is a correlation between mouth and body. A mouth with severe tooth decay and periodontal disease is more likely to cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream and result in different health issues.

So, with proper prevention and treatment, tooth decay or dental caries can be avoided. If you start noticing signs, it's important to seek treatment immediately.

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