Molas pain is usually one of the most common oral discomfort, which can be caused for several reasons and cause a different discomfort in each patient.
One of those possible reasons are the appearance of caries. Today we explain everything you should know to detect and solve it.
Keep reading.
What is a tooth decay?
Dental caries is the destruction of tooth tissues, caused by acids produced by bacteria present in dental plaque that accumulates on the surfaces of the teeth.
It is usually related to the lifestyle that the patient has, since it influences so much what you eat, like what is drinking, Hygiene habits ...
They appear more frequently in children and adolescents, But this does not mean that adults may suffer them.
What types of decay exist according to their location?
- Corona caries: located on visible surfaces or between teeth
- Root caries: They affect the most exposed roots, common in older people
- Caries interdentales: They appear among the dental pieces, difficult to detect with the naked eye
Symptoms
- Persistent pain when chewing or ingesting food or drinks
- Prolonged sensitivity in dental pieces
- Pain when the affected area is pressed
- Color change of the tooth or presence of dark spots
- Appearance of holes or visible holes in the piece
- Unpleasant breath and taste in the mouth
How to prevent them?
To prevent caries appearance, One of the most fundamental steps is to maintain correct oral hygiene, brushing twice minimum per day, using tooth thread, etc.
On the other hand, We recommend reducing the consumption of sugary foods and drinks, changing them for calcium and fiber foods.
Y, of course, Go to monthly dental reviews with your dentist.
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