Tooth decay is a condition of teeth in which the nerves of the teeth, also known as the pulp, have been infected. Infection usually occurs when the tooth cavity (tongue) is untreated and spreads deep into the tooth. Infection can also occur when the dental pulp is exposed to the dental environment where the teeth break or break. Bacteria that cause abscesses can spread along the length of the root and enter the surrounding bone tissue. Dental professionals also believe that infection may also occur between gingival tissue and roots. This is called periodontal abscess. In addition, dental nerves can be easily damaged and cause infections after the crown or large filling is completed. The greater the attenuation, the closer the dental treatment is to the dental nerves and the more susceptible the nerves are to damage. Teeth that have been directly traumatized by the teeth (eg, from falling or from a projectile such as a baseball) are also susceptible to infection and should be immediately checked by the dentist.
