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• Teeth decay (or dental caries) is an
infectious disease process that causes
damage to the structure of teeth.
• TEETH DECAY is the destruction of teeth structure caused by lack of cleanliness of the teeth that causes the growth of bacteria in
the mouth that lead to dental caries.
It is also known as dental decay or
dental caries.
TOOTHACHE
TOOTCH SENSITIVITY
GREY, BROWN OR BLACK SPOTS APPEARING ON YOUR TEETH
BAD BREATH
AN UNPLEASANT TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH
SEVERE DAMAGE MAY BE CAUSED DUE TO THE ACCUMULATION OF PUS IN AN ABSCESS CAN CAUSE SYMPTOMS SUCH AS FEVER, JAW SWOLLEN, INFLAMMATION GLAND FOLLOWED BY EXCRUCIATING PAIN.
If untreated, tooth decay can lead
to further problems such as tooth
decay (cavities) disease
CAUSES OF TEETH DECAY
2. EXCESS OF LACTIC ACID IN THE
MOUTH
CAN CAUSE CAVITIES IN TEETH,
WICH CAUSE DAMAGE.
Not right brushing and
flossing of the teeth and
poor oral hygiene are some
other causes.
• 1. CHOCOLATECHOCOLATE IF
EATEN
EXCESSIVELY
PLUS NOT BRUSH
YOUR TEETH
AFTER EATING
CAN LEAD TO
DENTAL CARIES.
TYPES OF FOOD AND DRINK and
BAD HABITS TRIGGER TEETH
DECAY
• 2. CANDY
Eating candy is fine,
but not too much
because it can lead
to dental caries
remember candy
containing sugar.
3. SOFT DRINK
Carbonated drinks,
soft drinks
containing alias
phosphoric acid,
which over time can
erode the teeth.
• 4. CARBOHYDRATE FOODS
CARBOHYDRATE FOODS
THAT CONTAIN SUGAR,
IF AFTER EATING
CARBOHYDRATE FOODS
THAT YOU DON’T BRUSH
YOUR TEETH, THE
SUGAR WILL STICK TO
THE TEETH THAT CAN
LEAD TO BACTERIA THAT
CAUSE CARIES
Bad HabitsEXAMPLES OF SOME BAD HABITS THAT
CAN DAMAGE TEETH
Brushing your teeth too hard
Often drink soft drinks
Using teeth as aids
Eating too much acid foods
Eating hot food and drink cold water.
To do this, you should:
Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day, spending at least two minutes each time Use floss or an interdental toothbrush at least
once a day to clean between your teeth and under the gum line Cut down on sugary and starchy food and
drinks, particularly between meals or within an hour of going to bed.
Avoid foods that cling on to the tooth viz. sticky sweet gums or chewing gums, hard candies, lollipops, chewable candies, potato chips, raisins, fries, cookies, cakes etc.Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco - Tobacco causes
teeth decay and stains apart from being the major reason of oral cancer.Avoid energy drinks & colas. They contain acids which
enhance teeth decay. If you consume , rinse your mouth immediately afterwards.Have sufficient vit. D, calcium and phosphorus