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Tooth Decay - What is it? Its Causes, Symptoms, And cure

Tooth Decay  Tooth decay is the softening of your tooth enamel which results in the damage of your teeth's structure by the production of acids which are created when the bacteria in your mouth gets accumulated due to the breakdown of sugar.  If you do not treat this, then a cavity is formed that is a hole starts getting formed. These holes can grow larger if left untreated and destroys the entire tooth.  When the bacteria eat away the next layer of the teeth, it results in the cavity; This makes the nerves get exposed which results in pain and sensitivity to food and drinks. One of the most common outcomes of tooth decay is a dental cavity, which is a sign of bad oral hygiene. Tooth Decay Causes  There are some causes that lead to tooth decay. It usually occurs when you do floss or brush your teeth properly due to which the food particles and matter get stuck in between your teeth.  Majority of the causes are due to eating...

Air Abrasion The Drill Less Technique

Dentists of this modern era have a newer alternative for removing portions of the tooth structure for eliminating tooth cavities without that familiar drill . The technique is known as the Dental air abrasion. Air abrasion is a drill-less technique used by some dentists to remove small areas of tooth decay. It works just like a sandblaster which helps remove graffiti from walls. The air abrasion handpiece blows a mighty air stream of tiny aluminum oxide particles out of its tip onto the tooth which blasts the decay away leaving a much cleaner and smoother tooth surface. Air Abrasion How Does Air Abrasion Work? During air abrasion, an instrument that looks like an airbrush is used to spray away the decay. A narrow stream of particles aims at the stained or decayed area of the tooth. These particles are often made of silica, aluminum oxide, or a baking soda mixture. They are propelled toward the tooth surface by compressed air or gas that runs through the dental handpiece. Sma...