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Treatment can help prevent tooth damage from leading to cavities. Treatment may involve: Fillings; Crowns; Root canals. Dentists fill teeth by removing the decayed tooth material with a drill and replacing it with a material such as silver alloy, gold, porcelain, or composi...[read article]
Treatment News for Tooth Decay
- Native American Children Have More Tooth Decay
MONDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- Native American children in the United States and Canada have th...
Tests for Tooth Decay
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Dental x-rays are a type of picture of the teeth and mouth. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. They are of higher energy, howe... More
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A dental examination is part of an oral examination: the close inspection of the teeth and tissues of the mouth using physical assessment, radiographs, and oth... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Tooth Decay
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A tooth restoration is any artificial substance or structure that replaces missing teeth or part of a tooth in order to protect the mouth's ability to eat, che... More
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Restoration of Tooth by Filling
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Surgical Procedures for Tooth Decay
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A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or dying nerve tissue and bacteria from inside a tooth. More
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Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. More
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Prescribed Medications for Tooth Decay
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SODIUM FLUORIDE (SOE dee um FLOOR ide) is a mineral that strengthens tooth enamel. It helps to prevent dental decay and is also used as a fluoride supplement. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Tooth Decay What's this?
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Betel nut use refers to a combination of three ingredients: the nut of the betel palm ( Areca catechu ), part of the Piper betel vine, and lime. Anecdotal repo... More
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