I want to know what the condition is called, and how it is caused (besides from excess sugar consumption, I haven't had that much sugar for ages), and what is the process of 'curing' it.
2006-10-08 17:33:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
im not sure what it's called but it doesnt matter how tiny it its. What matters is how deep it is. If it reaches the pulp(fleshy part under your teeth where blood vessels are), that would be an indication of a high risk problem. Remember that the 'holes' are an invitation to bacteria. What happens when bacteria gets circulated throughout the body? (to see the big picture, it can cause cancer... i'm not kidding)
It's not really sugar that causes it but bacteria. Bacteria feed in carbs (like sugar) left in the teeth. They give off lactic acid. Lactic acid corrodes the teeth enamel(the teeth's skin) and voila! Caries appear.
If you want to save your teeth, RCT (root canal treatment) can be done. The dentist will remove bacteria-infested matter that went inside caries then will place a cover(pasta, amalgam). Suggest to your dentist that he place a ceramic style because amalgam(silver) is not appealing. However, it can cost something.
If you can't afford it, have your teeth removed.(hm...i guess RCT will be much better)
Good luck
2006-10-08 20:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by yellow_hubble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called cavaties and its not always caused by too much sugar or junk food many people find it hard to brush right at the back pf their mount around the molars really try to concnetrate around there as that is where decay usually occurs.
2006-10-09 01:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by aussie06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dated a dental hygienist and they are commonly known as cavities, but in the profession they are known as caries( pronounced as "carries", like he carriies the groceries) . excess sugar is not the only cause. if you don't brush often, all food can cause bacteria in your mouth and the acid eats away at the enamel and into the teeth. as far as i know, the only way to "cure" it is to drill and fill them.
2006-10-09 00:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by fan_of_the_dolphins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That just sounds like a cavity. If your dentist found something wrong with your teeth I'm sure he/she would explain the problem.
2006-10-09 00:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by yeppers`peppers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be cavities.Go to the dentist and get it checked out.If they are cavities they could fill them for you.That's no problem.Limit your junk food intake.But if you gotta have sweets I recommend sugar free treats.And remember to brush and floss regularly.
2006-10-09 00:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cavities. it's not only caused by sugar. if you don't brush cleanly and thoroughly, the leftover food can cause damage. another kind is plague. it's black gunk that stains your teeth.
2006-10-09 00:41:56 · answer #6 · answered by :)<3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool man , cooll
2006-10-09 00:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! get ready for some root canals
2006-10-09 00:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋