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Understanding Tooth Decay | Martin Urban DDS | Professional Overview
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Understanding Tooth Decay by Martin Urban, DDS | Nov 24, 2021 | Martin Urban DDS
Tooth decay is one of the most common oral health problems in children and adults. Tooth decay is a disease that forms when harmful bacteria in your mouth mix with the food particles left on your teeth after eating. Bacteria convert sugars to acid, which can eat through tooth enamel if not removed quickly enough. The process of tooth decay occurs over time and usually starts around age three or four.
Types of Dental Caries There are three types of dental caries. They are pit and fissure, smooth surface, and complex.
Pit & Fissure Caries Pit and fissure caries is a cavity that forms on the biting surfaces of your teeth (front teeth) where two tooth surfaces meet together in a bottomless pit or fissure. The high acid content of plaque is responsible for pit and fissure caries. https://martinurbandds.net/understanding-tooth-decay/
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