Caries is easily diagnosed even at the earliest stages of its development. The main sign of the onset of the disease is the formation of a loose surface on the tooth enamel, as well as spots that are lighter than the color of the enamel. At the same time, a person may not experience absolutely any discomfort or pain, but such a tooth already needs to be treated.
If you ignore caries, then over time it will develop into more serious stages. A toothache will appear, the body of the tooth will begin to collapse, the dental nerve will become inflamed. In the later stages of development, caries causes a lot of inconvenience, and its treatment is no longer given as simply as at the very beginning.
How is caries treated?
You can stop caries in the early stages of development using the remineralization procedure. In the process of its implementation, tooth enamel is saturated with fluorine and calcium, which gives it greater strength. Various dental mousses and gels are used as therapeutic preparations, which are rubbed into the surface of the tooth and restore the enamel. For each person, the course of treatment is selected individually, based on the personal characteristics of the organism.
At later stages, when tissue defects are already visible, caries is treated by preparing the carious cavity and subsequent filling. The main task of such procedures is the restoration of destroyed tissues, disinfection of the opening cavity and the formation of conditions for a strong retention of the seal. The tooth is then filled and polished.
Prevention of caries
In order to maintain good dental health and not treat caries, you should resort to some preventive measures. In particular, we are talking about proper nutrition, regular visits to the dentist, careful care of the teeth and oral cavity. You should brush your teeth after every meal and use dental floss. Just a couple of minutes spent on these hygiene procedures can save you from such an unpleasant thing as caries.