Question 1

why am i getting decay under my crowns?

Accepted Answer

Floss: Floss every day this will help to prevent decay. However, crowns do degenerate over time.

Question 2

how long after death would a person's body start to decay?

Accepted Answer

At once: Decomposition begins as soon as circulation stops. Discoloration is usually visible on the abdomen by around 18 hours, sooner with a hot environment or fever. We pathologists have been only moderately successful in correlating stages of decomposition with actual time of death. Hope this helps -- cherish life.

Question 3

i have a broken wisdom but is not decayed , what should i do next ?

Accepted Answer

: See a dentist to see if it is just chipped &amp; could be saved/ignored, or a deep break.  OR... wait until the tooth abscesses an requires meds and urgent extraction when the pain gets too bad.

Question 4

some studies are showing that frozen vegetables have higher nutrient content than fresh, because they're frozen when ripe, while fresh is picked before ripe and decays during transport. is this true?

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Depends on the : Veggies tested &amp; the practices of the grocer/purveyor who sells them (how long are they kept before sale/disposal, in what condition?, where were they grown &amp; how long did they spend in transit, etc). Don't get overwhelmed with these issues tho, step 1. Increase your vegetable intake (esp green veggies. In whatever form YOU like them &amp; are most likely to eat them). If u can do that, ur doin great!

Question 5

i have a decaying tooth and oracle doesn't work?

Accepted Answer

Are you referring: to the  Safeway brand of toothpaste - Oracle? If you have dental decay - that needs to be directly addressed by a dentist. In other words - use of toothpaste will not heal a cavity that is already present.

Question 6

i have a decayed tooth and it is bleeding. should i be concerned.

Accepted Answer

Yes, you: Probably have a deep gum infection.  You need dental care immediately.

Question 7

how do i have decayed teeth?

Accepted Answer

Sweet and hygiene: Decay is the result of removal of your calcium of your tooth structure by bacteria also known as a "sugar bug". After consuming carbohydrate or sweets in food, the left overs caught in the tiny space or corner of teeth will allow bacteria to eat and poop on surface of the tooth. The acid of the poop is the main factor to erode the enamel.

Question 8

how to stop my teeth from decaying while having periodonitis.

Accepted Answer

Dental appointments : You need to see your dentist and have the periodontitis under control. Regular checkups and follow up appointments with the dentist are very important. Your dentist will look for decay  and inform you.

Question 9

how do you fill decay under the gums?

Accepted Answer

You would need : To have the covering gingival tissue removed to adequately access the decay.  Can be via a laser, electrosurgery or scalpel.  Laser is usually the cleanest and least painful way.  Hope this helps.

Question 10

how long can it take for a tooth to decay?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Baby teeth usually decay very quickly.  An adult tooth can take longer depending upon where the decay is located.  If the cavity is in the chewing grooves of the tooth it could decay quicker than if it is in between the teeth.  Remember, the tooth has a greater chance of breaking when it has a cavity.

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I have a broken wisdom but is not decayed , what should i do next ?

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Some studies are showing that frozen vegetables have higher nutrient content than fresh, because they're frozen when ripe, while fresh is picked before ripe and decays during transport. is this true?

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I have a decaying tooth and oracle doesn't work?

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I have a decayed tooth and it is bleeding. should i be concerned.

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How do i have decayed teeth?

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How to stop my teeth from decaying while having periodonitis.

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How do you fill decay under the gums?

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How long can it take for a tooth to decay?

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