Dental health
Tooth decay: causes, prevention and treatment
Decay does not stop at one layer; it deepens the longer treatment is delayed - how it starts and how to protect your teeth.
Decay starts small
Decay begins when bacteria turn sugars into acids that dissolve enamel. At first you may feel nothing, which is exactly why regular check-ups matter: catching decay early means a simple filling instead of a root canal or an extraction.
Signs not to ignore
Sensitivity to cold or sweets, a dark spot on a tooth, pain when chewing, or persistent bad breath. Any one of them is reason enough for an examination.
Prevention beats treatment
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.
- Floss daily to remove plaque between teeth.
- Cut down on sugars and acidic drinks between meals.
- Regular check-ups, with your dentist setting the right interval for your case.
Treatment at Abu Sefein Center
We start with an examination and assess the depth of decay, then choose the most suitable proven treatment: an aesthetic tooth-coloured filling in early cases, or deeper treatment when needed. Book through the clinic website.