Teeth rot, also known as dental caries, begins inside the tooth first. White spots appear inside the enamel and the inside of the teeth begins to weaken. At this stage, the tooth can repair the weakened area with the aid of fluoride and saliva minerals. But if decay continues and breaks through the surface of the enamel, the damage is permanent. Decay must be cleared and the cavity filled by the dentist. If left untreated, decay will worsen, and will continue to damage the teeth through the outer glaze layer, through the internal dentin layer, up to the dental pulp or nerves of the teeth.
In young children, teeth that have recently appeared have weaker enamel and are extremely susceptible to acid corrosion. A type of decay known as baby bottle caries or early childhood caries can quickly destroy enamel and is common in children. This rot can be eaten by quails and leave a large hole in a few months.
Older people sometimes suffer from chronic dental caries: dental caries do not seem to worsen, or occur at very slow speeds. Teeth that suffers from chronic dental caries darken, because the edges of cavities become dull due to normal diet and diet.
In the elderly, root lice (root rot) are more common. Elderly people are more likely to suffer from gums that have faded from years of toothbrush or periodontal disease. They are also more likely to have dry mouth (dry mouth) and increase the risk of dental caries. Dry mouth is caused by many common drugs. Be sure to ask the doctor or pharmacist if there is any medication that causes dry mouth.
The recession may form below the filling or other restoration (such as a crown). Sometimes, if the filling is not placed correctly or the filling is cracked or detached from the teeth leaving a gap, bacteria and food particles slide into the teeth.
