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Caries
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
Immediately: Secondary caries can start as soon as bacteria have a food source to produce acids and therefore cause demineralization of the tooth. That is why it ... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Travis Campbellanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 13 years experience
3-4 months: Cavities of any kind can develop in as little as 3-4 months once they start.
If you are asking how long a restoration should last, the average life... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. William Ledfordanswered
Dentistry 30 years experience
See your dentist: Once a tooth has caries or decay it will continue to grow until the tooth is fixed by a dentist. You can stop caries before they start by brushing and... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Mark Cannonanswered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
Re-mineralization: Small cavities without loss of the matrix can be reversed by utilizing an effective re-mineralization program. We often create custom trays and have t... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Mark Cannonanswered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
So many ways!!!: Stopping decay is the most basic of preventive care goals. We often reverse small cavities by re-mineralization. Mi paste with high levels of calcium ... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
Low caries from?: Their diet is extremely low in refined sugars. Caries rate is directly associated with sugar consumption.
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Inaccurate statement: Latest study: "In conclusion, the prevalence of dental caries in the deciduous and permanent dentitions of 7- to 8-year-old children was high. Deep pi... Read More
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bruce Popeanswered
Dentistry 46 years experience
Maybe: In the nineties a product was widely sold to dentist for the removal of tooth decay. Using air abrasion and/or drilling only on enamel. Most people co... Read More
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Inaccurate statement: Latest study: "In conclusion, the prevalence of dental caries in the deciduous and permanent dentitions of 7- to 8-year-old children was high. Deep pi... Read More
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Holtzmananswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Decay between teeth: Interproximal caries is the tooth decay that happens inbetween teeth.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Karsantanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Differentiate: Fluorosis is characterized by deep brown or black hard stains that cannot be polished away with a dental cleaning. Caries can be brown or black howeve... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anna Guarnaanswered
Dentistry 36 years experience
Yes: Fluorosis is characterized by stains on the teeth because of high amount of fluoride...Demineralization if the breakdown of enamel, which can also be ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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