Question 1

how can you stop tooth decay?

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Great home care: Great home care along w  a healthy diet and regular dental visits.
Avoid sugary drinks, sticky sweets, potato chips, etc!
use a Fluoride toothpaste.

Question 2

how can i cure my tooth decay ?

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Tooth decay: Sometimes if the decay is small enough flouride can help reverse the decay. But if the decay passes a certain point you will need a filling. Brush and floss regularly and properly, get cleanings regularly and reduce the amount of acidic drinks that are not counteracted, and you may get less cavities.

Question 3

what chemicals cause tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

Acid: Acid demineralizes the enamel matrix of the teeth causing tooth decay.

Question 4

is it possible to reverse my tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

Slight chance: Only if the demineralization of the enamel is in its infancy. There are remineralizing products that can effectively remineralize the small decalcification. For the most part, tooth decay needs to be restored with a filling. Ask your dentist.

Question 5

what is the best way to remove tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

Dentist: Consult a dentist.  That is the only way to remove decay.

Question 6

what to do if i have a bad tooth decay what do i do?

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See a dentist: If you have bad decay, be sure you are staying away from sodas and foods that will contribute, brush after meals, and see a dentist to stop the progression. A dentist can remove the decay and place fluoridated materials to prevent it from going further. But avoiding the dentist and allowing it to progress will cause pain, tooth loss and more expensive care.

Question 7

if there is tooth decay, is it always brown or black?

Accepted Answer

No: Incipient carious lesions are always white then turn yellow, brown and black.

Question 8

what steps can be taken to reduce massive tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

Prevention and DDS: You can prevent tooth decay with good oral hygiene- tooth brushing, flossing and a diet that does not promote tooth decay.  Once a tooth has decay, it needs to be treated by a dentist.  Otherwise it will just progress and lead to tooth loss.

Question 9

is tooth decay contagious

Accepted Answer

Tooth Decay: Tooth decay itself is not a disease, but rather the result of acids produced by oral bacteria that break down the enamel matrix of your teeth. The offending bacteria is basically found in everyone's mouth and helps stave off more serious infections. The key to decreasing caries is a healthy diet, brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist regularly.

Question 10

is tooth decay gray and shiny?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Silver and shiny is likely an amalgam filling, it shines thru the enamel of teeth as a shiny  grey shadow.  Unfortunately decay shows up very similarly and may be difficult to differentiate even to a trained eye.  Decay can be a wide range of color including black, grey, white and orange.

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