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tooth anatomy, caries, tooth decay, cavities, tooth, cavities, holes that damage the structure of teeth, tooth decay is one, the most common of all disorders, second only, common cold, occurs in children, young adults but, affect any person, the most important cause of tooth loss in younger people, bacteria, in the mouth, bacteria convert all foods, sugar, starch, into acids, bacteria, acid, food debris, saliva combine, in the mouth to form a sticky substance, plaque that adheres, teeth, most prominent on the back molars, above the gum line on all teeth, edges of fillings, plaque that is not removed, teeth mineralizes into tartar, plaque, tartar irritate the gums, resulting in gingivitis, ultimately periodontitis, plaque begins to accumulate on teeth, 20 minutes after eating, time, most bacterial activity occurs, plaque is not removed thoroughly, routinely, tooth decay, not only begin, flourish, acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface, the tooth, create holes, in the tooth, cavities, cavities, painless, they grow very large inside the tooth, destroy the nerve, blood vessels, in the tooth, left untreated, a tooth abscess, untreated tooth decay also destroys the internal structures, the tooth, pulp, ultimately causes, loss, the tooth, sugars, starches increase the risk of tooth decay, sticky foods, more harmful than nonsticky foods, they remain on the surface, the teeth, frequent snacking increases the time that acids, in contact, the surface, the tooth, toothache, particularly after sweet, hot, cold foods, drinks, visible pits, holes, in the teeth, most cavities, in the early stages, routine checkups, surface, the tooth soft, probed, a sharp instrument, pain, not be present, advanced stages of tooth decay, dental x-rays, cavities, visible, eye, destroyed tooth structure, does not regenerate, progression, of cavities, stopped by treatment, goal, preserve the tooth, prevent complications, in filling teeth, decayed material is removed, by drilling, replaced, a restorative material silver alloy, gold, porcelain, composite resin, porcelain, composite resin more closely match the natural tooth appearance, preferred, front teeth, many dentists consider silver amalgam, alloy, gold, stronger, used on back teeth, trend, use high strength composite resin, in the back teeth, crowns, used, decay is extensive, limited tooth structure, weakened teeth, large fillings, weak teeth increase the risk, the tooth breaking, decayed, weakened area is removed, repaired, a covering jacket, "cap", crown, fitted over the remainder, the tooth, crowns, made of gold, porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, a root canal is recommended nerve, tooth dies from decay, a traumatic blow, center, the tooth, the nerve, blood vessel tissue, pulp, removed, decayed portions, the tooth, roots, filled, a sealing material, tooth is filled, a crown placed over the tooth, treatment often preserves the tooth, early treatment is less painful, less expensive than treatment of extensive decay, anesthetics, local, nitrous oxide, laughing gas, prescription medications, cases to relieve pain, following drilling, treatment of decayed teeth, who fear dental treatment, nitrous oxide in combination, anesthesia preferred, tooth abscess, fractured tooth, discomfort, pain, tooth sensitivity, inability to bite down on tooth, call dentist, toothache, call dentist, routine cleaning, examination, have not had one, in the last 6 months to 1 year, oral hygiene is necessary, prevent cavities, consists of brushing at least twice a day, flossing at least daily, regular professional cleaning, every 6 months, x-rays taken yearly to detect possible cavity development in high risk areas, the mouth, chewy, sticky foods, dried fruit, candy, eaten, meal rather than, a snack, brush the teeth, rinse the mouth, water after eating these foods, minimize snacking, creates a constant supply of acid, in the mouth, avoid constant sipping of sugary drinks, frequent sucking on candy, mints, dental sealants, prevent cavities, sealants, thin plastic-like coating applied, chewing surfaces, the molars, coating prevents the accumulation of plaque, in the deep grooves on these vulnerable surfaces, sealants, applied on the teeth of children, shortly, molars erupt, older people, benefit, use of tooth sealants, fluoride, recommended to protect against dental caries, has been demonstrated that people who ingest fluoride in drinking water, by fluoride supplements have fewer dental caries, fluoride ingested, the teeth, developing is incorporated, structure, the enamel, protects it against the action of acids, topical fluoride is also recommended to protect the surface, the teeth, a fluoride toothpaste, mouthwash, many dentists include application of topical, applied to a localized area, the skin, fluoride solutions, part of routine visits.