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13 Treatments for Tooth Decay

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2	Medical Procedures

2	Surgical Procedures

2	Prescribed Medications

1	Over the Counter Medications

3	Herbs and Supplements

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To treat most cases of tooth decay in adults, the dentist removes all decayed tooth structure, shapes the sides of the cavity, and fills the cavity with an appropriate material, such as silver amalgam or composite resin. The filling is put in to restore and protect the tooth. [read article]

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Tests for Tooth Decay

1. Dental X-Rays Dental X-rays are images of your teeth that your dentist uses to evaluate your oral health. These X-rays involve using low levels of radiation to capture images of ... More
2. Dental Examination 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
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
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Medical Procedures for Tooth Decay

1. Tooth Crowning 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
2. Restoration of Tooth by Filling
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Surgical Procedures for Tooth Decay

1. Root Canal Procedure A root canal is a procedure used to remove the soft center of the tooth-the pulp. The pulp is made up of nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels that help the ... More
2. Tooth Extraction Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. More
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Prescribed Medications for Tooth Decay

1. fluoride topical(Stop , others...) Close SODIUM FLUORIDE (SOE dee um FLOOR ide) gel is used to prevent tooth decay. It also helps to decrease sensitivity of the teeth. More
2. fluoride(Luride , others...) Close 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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Over the Counter Medications for Tooth Decay

1. fluoride topical(ACT Fluoride Rinse , others...) Close SODIUM FLUORIDE (SOE dee um FLOOR ide) gel is used to prevent tooth decay. It also helps to decrease sensitivity of the teeth. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Tooth Decay What's this?

1. Betel Nut 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 Efficacy Grade C
2. green tea Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis , a perennial evergreen shrub. Green tea has a long history of use, dating back to China approximately ... More
3. lactobacillus rhamnosus GG Lactobacilli are bacteria that normally live in the human small intestine and vagina. Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally considered to be beneficial because it ... More
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