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A member asked:
Hey dentists what causes a tooth to be rotten in the first place? and what to do if your super scared of the dentist. like a legit fear.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Bacteria poop: The bacteria that live in our mouths (everyone has it) emit their waste products that make a sticky layer that holds other bacteria to the surfaces and nooks and crannies of the teeth. Some bugs make an acidic poop that causes the tooth structure to dissolve away bit by bit. This break down is decay. Control the bugs, control the decay.
Answered 11/16/2016
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2 questions: Tooth decay caused by bacteria converting sugars into acids that attack tooth structure. Early diagnosis and treatment are the key. As to anxiety, your Dentist can help you to a comfortable non-threatening experience. Additionally, behavior modification and/or therapy would probably be of great help. Please don't put off treatment. Call a Dentist and get the healing process started.
Answered 11/23/2016
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