Tooth decay

Causes and problems

Tooth decay can be frustrating and uncomfortable if it is not managed correctly.

Tooth decay can result from:

• A lack of oral care, i.e. brushing and flossing;
• Diet, i.e. exposure to certain food and drinks;
• Habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, drug addition, etc;
• Some medications which decrease saliva production and;
• Breathing through your mouth at night.

Teeth that have active decay that is not managed correctly can cause a number of problems including:

• Broken teeth which result in significant loss of tooth structure;
• Nerve damage and
• Tooth loss.

Tooth decay can be corrected by:

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• Regular visits to your dentist or dental hygienist;
• Tooth coloured resins;
• Porcelain inlays and onlays and 
• Porcelain crowns.