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DENTAL PATIENT EDUCATION
We are dedicated to providing valuable and current information to empower and educate patients about their oral health. Our mission is to help you achieve a bright and healthy smile while fostering a better understanding of oral health.
Purpose
We believe that knowledge is key to maintaining optimal oral hygiene. Every month we share practical dental insight and tips that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. We hope this helps you towards making informed decisions for your dental well-being.
DECEMBER
Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is a disease that damages and breaks down teeth. It can go beyond the enamel layer into the dentin, eventually infecting the pulp and root of the tooth.
Healthy teeth and roots without signs of decay.
Early decay may not be easy for you to notice, especially if it forms in an area that can’t be seen, like under a filling.
Decay under the surface may be larger than it looks from the outside
If not treated, tooth decay can cause an abscess and can lead to serious infections.
Common sites of decay
Occlusal Decay
Chewing surface decay.
Interproximal Decay
Decay in between teeth.
Cervical Decay
Decay at the gum line.
Radicular Decay
Root Decay.
WE ARE AVAILABLE AT SPECTRUM HEALTH SREVICES, INC. TO ASSESS AND TREAT YOUR DENTAL NEEDS.
DENTAL DECAY CAN BE MANAGED AND EVEN ELIMINATED BY GOOD ORAL HEALTH PRACTICES AND REGULAR VISITS TO THE DENTIST. WE ARE AVAILABLE AT SPECTRUM HEALTH SERVICES, INC. TO ASSES AND TREAT YOUR DENTAL NEEDS.