{"id":7131,"date":"2022-05-12T00:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T14:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/?p=7131"},"modified":"2023-07-11T13:27:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T03:27:54","slug":"how-to-fix-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/how-to-fix-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Tooth Decay? All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it&#8217;s an adult or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/childrens-dentistry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kids&#8217; dental care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cavities and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tooth decay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are some of the most common ailments dentists treat. As with most dental diagnoses, it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/general-dentistry\/\">easier to prevent tooth decay than treat it<\/a>. Find out more about the causes and how to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent tooth decay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you and your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>How to fix tooth decay<\/b><b> &#8211; What causes decay?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth decay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is easiest explained as damage to your teeth. It&#8217;s caused by bacteria and can result in cavities, abscesses, toothache, and, in more advanced stages or complex cases, loss of the impacted tooth\/teeth. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bacteria that causes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tooth decay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is found in plaque which is why good oral hygiene supported by regular visits to the dentist is so important. Waiting until you feel pain or discomfort to have a dental check-up increases the risk of decay progressing, leading to cavities and potential tooth loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wyN6yI_-VTQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids&#8217; dental care <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is particularly important in the fight against <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tooth decay <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because children aren&#8217;t always the best at cleaning their teeth properly, no matter how much parental support and supervision they get.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though children eventually lose their baby teeth, losing them too early due to tooth decay can compromise their adult teeth, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2008\/05\/080522181523.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increasing the risk of them not growing straight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is why <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kids&#8217; dental care<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is just as important as it is for adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, before talking about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to fix tooth decay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, how do you even know you have it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How do I know I have <\/b><b>tooth decay<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients often don&#8217;t know that their teeth have decay or cavities, especially in the early stages when there is no pain. You may sometimes notice <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321480#causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white or brown spots on the teeth during early tooth decay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but just because you can&#8217;t see visible signs or feel any symptoms, it doesn&#8217;t mean it isn&#8217;t developing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some telltale signs you should be on the lookout for include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in tooth colour, such as discolouration to all or part of the tooth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased sensitivity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain or discomfort in your teeth or gums\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to fix tooth decay?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment of tooth decay and cavities depends on the severity of the case and the individual&#8217;s situation. Treatment options include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/cavities\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20352898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoride treatment can help restore tooth enamel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and may reverse a cavity in the early stages. <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7133 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tooth-decay-treatment-woden-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"tooth decay treatment woden\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tooth-decay-treatment-woden-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tooth-decay-treatment-woden.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fillings are the primary option when decay has gone past the early stages. White dental fillings blend seamlessly into the smile so no one can see them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When properly bonded and sealed, fillings can be very long lasting. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/what-is-a-root-canal\/\">Root canal therapy may be required<\/a> when decay and disease have spread to the tooth&#8217;s inner pulp.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowns are typically needed when a tooth has been weakened by extensive decay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extractions are a last resort when a tooth is too severely decayed to restore.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You often won&#8217;t know if you have tooth decay, so dentists advocate regular check-ups to help <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent tooth decay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can diagnose <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tooth decay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> early before it becomes more complex and expensive to treat. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking an x-ray can check how deep the decay has progressed. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing their parents take good care of their teeth is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalex.com.au\/zh\/kids-teeth-problems\/\">essential part of kids&#8217; dental care<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so make sure you involve the whole family in caring for their teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Are you overdue for a check-up? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven&#8217;t visited the dentist in a while or are concerned about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to fix tooth decay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the friendly team at Dental Excellence on <strong><a href=\"tel:+61261887293\">(02) 6188 7293<\/a><\/strong>. We&#8217;ve been taking care of Canberra&#8217;s smiles for over 40 years and can&#8217;t wait to help you too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>References<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science Daily &#8211;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children&#8217;s Premature Tooth Loss Can Affect Oral Health For Years To Come<br \/><\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2008\/05\/080522181523.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2008\/05\/080522181523.htm<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today \u2013 What To Do About Brown Spots On Your Teeth<br \/><\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321480#causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321480#causes<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic &#8211; Cavities\/Tooth Decay<br \/><\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/cavities\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20352898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/cavities\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20352898<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.8&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;] Whether it&#8217;s an adult or kids&#8217; dental care, cavities and tooth decay are some of the most common ailments dentists treat. 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