How can diet influence the teeth?

All simple sugars have the some effect on the teeth, including table sugar(sucrose), the sugar in honey(levulose and dextrose), fruits(fructose) and milk (lactose). Whenever sugar comes in contact with plaque. Streptococcus mutants bacteria in the plaque produce acid for about 20 minutes.The plaque acids dissolve the mineral structure of teeth.

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What is caries? Speak about its causes, clinical picture, treatment, prevention.

The most common decay-causing bacterium is streptococcus mutants.

What are the types of tooth decay? Describe each of them.

The types of decay are: smooth surface decay, pit and fissures decay, root decay (begins on the bone-like tissure covering the root surface that has been exposed by receding gums, usually in people past middle age).

What is pulpitis? Speak about its couses, clinical picture, treatment, prevention.

Smooth surface decay, the most preventable and reversible type, grows the slowest. İ n smooth surface decay, a cavity begins as a white spot where bacteria are dissolving the calcium of the enamel.Smooth surface decay between the teeth usually begins at the age of 20 or 30. Pit and fissures decay, which usually starts during the teen years in the permanent teeth is for meds in the narrow grooves on the chevy surface.This decay progresses rapidly. Many people can’t adequately clean these cavity areas because the grooves are narrow than the bristles of a tooth-brush.

What are the differences between reversible and irreversible pulpitis?

It is inflametion of pulp.

How long does it take cavity to penetrate the enamel in case of root decay?

Decay in enamel, progresses slowly. Although a cavity may take 2 or 3 years to penetrate the enamel, or can travel from the dentine to the pulp in as little as a year.Thus, root decay that starts in the dentine can destroy a lot of tooth structure in a short time.

What may toothaches result from?

Toothaches may result from roots that are exposed but not decayed excessively forceful chewing or fractured teeth. Sinus congestion can make the upper teeth sensitive. Usually a cavity in the enamel causes no pain, the pain starts when the decay reaches the dentine.A person may feel pain only when drinking something cold or eating candy.

When does usually pain start?

Usually a cavity in the enamel causes no pain, the pain starts when the decay reaches the dentine.A person may feel pain only when drinking something cold or eating candy.