the cause of teeth decay

1. MEMBERS GROUP NAME KRESNA MAULANA ESNA TRI RAHMI MIRNA SULASTRI

2. What is Teeth

3. 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. Teeth Decay It is also known as dental decay or dental caries.

4. 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. Signs and Symptoms

5. If untreated, tooth decay can lead to further problems such as tooth decay (cavities) disease

6. 1 . One of the most common cause is the accumulation of plaque on the tooth cavity. Bacteria in the mouth break down food and turn it into lactic acid. CAUSES OF TEETH DECAY

7. 2. EXCESS OF LACTIC ACID IN THE MOUTH CAN CAUSE CAVITIES IN TEETH , WICH CAUSE DAMAGE.

8. Not right brushing and flossing of the teeth and poor oral hygiene are some other causes.

9. 1. CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE 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

10. 2. CANDY Eating candy is fine, but not too much because it can lead to dental caries remember candy containing sugar.

11. 3. SOFT DRINK Carbonated drinks, soft drinks containing alias phosphoric acid, which over time can erode the teeth.

12. 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

13. Bad Habits EXAMPLES 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.

14. To do this, you should: B rush 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. HOW TO PREVENT TEETH DECAY

15. 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

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