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2. Tooth decay - Wikipedia

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   Medication. Paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen [ 6 ] Frequency. 3.6 billion (2016) [ 7 ] Tooth decay, also known as cavities or caries, [ a ] is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. [ 6 ] The cavities may be a number of different colors, from yellow to black. [ 1 ]

3. Remineralisation of teeth - Wikipedia

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   Remineralization is a natural process and does not have to involve fluoride. Tooth remineralization is the natural repair process for non-cavitated tooth lesions, [1][2] in which calcium, phosphate and sometimes fluoride ions are deposited into crystal voids in demineralised enamel. Remineralization can contribute towards restoring strength and ...

4. Root canal treatment - Wikipedia

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   Root canal procedure: unhealthy or injured tooth, subsequent creation of an access cavity with a dental handpiece, cleaning and shaping the root canals with an endodontic file, and restoration with gutta-percha filling and a crown. Removing infected pulp during a root canal procedure. Root canal treatment (also known as endodontic therapy ...

5. Water fluoridation - Wikipedia

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   Fluoridation does not affect the appearance, taste or smell of drinking water. [ 1 ] Water fluoridation is the addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay. Fluoridated water contains fluoride at a level that is effective for preventing cavities; this can occur naturally or by adding fluoride. [ 2 ]

6. These Dentist-Approved Mouthwashes Will Zap Bad Breath and ...

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   These ingredients can help to control gingivitis, tooth decay, and even bad breath for a healthier mouth. Though some therapeutic mouthwashes may be available over the counter, others might ...

7. Periapical periodontitis - Wikipedia

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   Periapical periodontitis may develop into a periapical abscess, where a collection of pus forms at the end of the root, the consequence of spread of infection from the tooth pulp (odontogenic infection), or into a periapical cyst, where an epithelial lined, fluid-filled structure forms. Etymologically, the name refers to inflammation (Latin ...