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	Dental Cavities - Health Centers
		Cavities are holes that damage the structure of teeth.
		Cavities are usually painless until they grow very large inside the tooth and destroy the nerve and blood vessels in the tooth.
		Dental x-rays may show some cavities before they are visible to the eye.
	www.wftv.com /encyclopedia/6861436/detail.html (1133 words)

	ScienceDaily: Research Highlights Possibility of Halting Dental Cavities Epidemic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Dental caries is an infectious disease that occurs when microorganisms accumulate on the teeth, especially in the presence of sucrose (sugar), says Taubman, head of the Department of Immunology at Forsyth.
		Dental caries -- Dental caries, also known colloquially as tooth decay, is a disease of the teeth resulting in damage to tooth structure.
		Extraction (dental) -- A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth.
	www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2006/05/060526070008.htm (1902 words)

	Management of Dental Caries in Children. Caries prevention, first dental visit, preventing cavities in teeth, cavity ...
		Dental caries is an infectious, communicable disease, which causes destruction of teeth by acid-forming bacteria found in dental plaque.
		Dental caries in children is typically first observed clinically as a “white spot lesion.” If the tooth surface remains intact and non-cavitated, then remineralization of the enamel is possible.
		During the dental examination, the presence of open cavities and fillings represents the prevalence of the disease - which is the most important indicator of the balance between resistance factors and caries inducing agents.
	dentalresource.org /topic54dentalcaries.html (3881 words)

	Tooth Decay (Caries or Cavities)
		Tooth decay is the disease known as caries or cavities - a highly preventable disease caused by many factors.
		Dental caries are usually diagnosed based on a complete history and physical examination of your child.
		Dental amalgams, also known as silver fillings, are comprised of a mixture of mercury (45 to 50 percent), and an alloy of silver, tin, and copper (50 to 55 percent).
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_dental/decay.cfm (517 words)

	Odontocat: Specialties > Dental Pathology> Cavities > Restoring Treatment
		Cavities should be filled as early as possible, even if they are too small filling them is recommended, they can not be left to grow and start affecting and/or destroying more dental tissue.
		The cavity treatment can be done with or without the use of local anesthesia, we recommend the use of it, but some patients may be against this and prefer continuing the treatment without anesthesia.
		Once the tooth is reconstructed, at the dental clinic the vestibular side of the tooth is cut, impressions are made and using the working mold the Ceramic laminated is developed with its corresponding anatomic shape as well as the color matching the rest of the patient's teeth.
	www.odontocat.com /angles/cavities_restoring.htm (1463 words)

	Dental X-rays
		Dental X-rays are pictures of the teeth, bones, and surrounding soft tissues to screen for and help identify problems with the teeth, mouth, and jaw.
		Occlusal X-rays show the roof or floor of the mouth and are used to detect the presence of extra teeth, teeth that have not yet broken through the gums, jaw fractures, a cleft in the roof of the mouth (cleft palate), cysts, abscesses, or growths (such as a tumor).
		Like other aspects of your dental care, dental X-rays are scheduled on an individual basis and may vary with your age, risk for disease, and signs of disease.
	www.webmd.com /hw/dental/hw211991.asp (1428 words)

	Dental caries - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or dental cavities, is a disease which damages the structures of teeth.
		The earliest sign of a carious lesion is the appearance of a chalky white spot on the surface of the tooth, indicating an area of demineralization of enamel; professionally referred to as incipient decay.
		Dental radiographs, produced when X-rays are passed through the jaw and picked up on film or digital sensor, may show dental caries before it is otherwise visible, particularly in the case of caries on interproximal (between the teeth) surfaces.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dental_cavities (4583 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Cavities and Fillings Work"
		The treatment of dental cavities goes back centuries, but it was not until 1875 that Dr. G.V. Black first described an organized approach to their treatment.
		In general, if a cavity has broken through the enamel and is into the underlying dentin, or is able to be probed with an explorer, it has undergone cavitation, and requires treatment.
		Early dental cavities that have not spread to the dentin or have undergone cavitation should not be treated, as they can be healed or re-mineralized with fluoride.
	health.howstuffworks.com /cavity4.htm (579 words)

	Periodontitis And Cavities: Online References For Health Concerns
		The byproduct of this fermentation, lactic acid, lowers the pH at the junction of the plaque layer and tooth enamel, and eventually the enamel is eroded (Geddes DA 1991).
		The risk of developing cavities differs for each individual, based on factors such as oral hygiene, genetics, the size and shape of the teeth, resistance to infection, retention of dental plaque, and metabolism of sugar (Boraas J et al 1988; Conry J et al 1993).
		Dental procedures and diseases are associated with endocarditis in people with underlying congenital heart disease and in those who have prosthetic heart valves or have had other forms of heart surgery (Drangsholt M 1998; Lacassin F et al 1995; Van der Meer J et al 1992).
	www.lef.org /protocols/dental/periodontitis_cavities_01.htm (2586 words)

	Howstuffworks "Limitations of Dental Lasers"
		Dental lasers can not remove old, broken and worn-out fillings, have difficulty removing soft dental decay (present in deep cavities), can not prepare crowns (caps), inlays, onlays, porcelain veneers or in root canal.
		Dental lasers are not the dental panacea that was presented on that evening news broadcast.
		Dental lasers for preparation of cavities is a very new and potentially promising technology that will need several years of research and improvements before I will feel confident using one on my patients.
	www.howstuffworks.com /dental41.htm (336 words)

	Cavities - Healthy Kids and Pediatrics - health and medical information produced by doctors
		Dental cavities (caries) are holes in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel and the dentin.
		The larger cavities can collect food, and the inner pulp of the affected tooth can become irritated by bacterial toxins, foods that are cold, hot, sour, or sweet-causing toothache.
		Toothache - Complete explanation of a toothache including the many dental and non-dental causes - dental cavities, dental abscess, gum disease, irritation of the tooth root, cracked tooth syndrome, temporomandibular disease, impaction, eruption, as well as diseases of the heart, sinuses, and ears.
	www.medicinenet.com /cavities/article.htm (700 words)

	dental venue - Dental Tooth Decay
		Although the prevalence of tooth decay among school-aged children has declined in recent years, the most recent national survey indicates that the average schoolchild has at least one cavity in their permanent teeth by age 9, three cavities by age 12, and eight cavities by age 17.
		Dental and periodontal diseases are more common in persons whose personal behaviors (e.g., alcohol abuse, tobacco use, poor diet), medications, or coexisting medical conditions (e.g., diabetes mellitus, xerostomia, HIV, Sjögren syndrome) increase the risk of oral pathology.
		Please note that without the benefit of a full dental examination, including a review of medical history, dental x-rays, and diagnostic aids, no attempt can be made to provide specific diagnosis or recommended courses of treatment.
	www.dentalvenue.com /decay.html (886 words)

	Tooth Decay, Dental Caries, Dental Cavities
		Tooth decay is the gradual breakdown of the tooth, beginning with the enamel surface and eventually progressing to the inner pulp.
		A recent population survey found blood lead levels were associated with the amount of dental caries in children and adults.
		Levels of strontium in the water supply have been shown to correlate with the risk of dental caries in communities with similar fluoride levels.
	www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/3571004.html (2440 words)

	Dental Caries
		"Dental caries" is the demineralization process of the tooth surface caused by bacteria and the acids that they produce as they digest sugar.
		Dental caries is the most common of all diseases, second only to the common cold in prevalence.
		Dental caries is of particular threat to children under 12 years of age, but are also widespread in adults.
	www.xlear.com /spry/articles/dental-caries.aspx (420 words)

	3D Health Animations - Diseases and Conditions - Dental Cavities
		Dental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders.
		Cavities are most prominent on the back molars, just above the gum line on all teeth, and at the edges of fillings.
		Removing the decayed portion of the tooth under local anesthesia a high-speed dental drill is used to remove the decay and prepare the tooth for the filling.
	www.healthscout.com /animation/1/40/main.html (254 words)

	Dental Health: Cavities
		Cavities occur as a result of tooth decay.
		Cavities are treated in a number of different ways depending on the extent of tooth decay.
		If decay is not extensive, the decayed portion of the tooth is removed by drilling and replaced with a filling made of silver alloy, gold, porcelain, or a composite resin.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/66/79606.htm (647 words)

	Odontocat: Specialties > Dental Pathology> Cavities > Description
		Dental cavities next to periodontal diseases (commonly known as pyorrhea), are the most frequent and destructive of all the oral structures.
		The CAVITY is an infectious disease that provokes the destruction of hard tooth tissues, and can even reach internal dental parts (dental pulp) causing the famous odontalgies (toothaches) that thousands and thousand of people have suffered and suffer throughout the ages.
		The areas where the appearance of cavities is lesser are at the cusp's point of molars and premolars and at the incisal edges of incisors and canines.
	www.odontocat.com /angles/cavities_description.htm (617 words)

	Fluoride
		Specifically, fluoride compounds providing fluoride ions can aid in the repair of early dental cavities even before signs of decay become visible.
		Recent evidence indicates that fluoride applied topically is more effective for cavities reduction than fluoride taken systemically, when teeth have erupted.
		Dental Fluorosis is a white mottling or flecking on children's teeth, which is related to the exposure to fluoride beyond what is necessary for the prevention of tooth decay.
	www.dentalexpertshungary.com /html/fluoride.html (437 words)

	What is tooth decay?
		The formation of tooth decay ("cavities") can be a significant problem for some individuals, either as children or adults.
		The most common of these is the word "cavity," which no doubt simply refers to the hole that often forms as a result of the tooth decay process.
		Cavities first became pandemic (an epidemic spread over a wide geographic region) however with the establishment of sugar plantations in the 1700's in the "New World." Subsequently, tooth decay affected yet greater numbers of people with the widespread cultivation of the sugar beet in Europe in the 1800's.
	www.animated-teeth.com /tooth_decay/t1_tooth_decay_cavities.htm (747 words)

	Tooth Decay
		A cavity, also known as dental caries, is a hole that forms in the tooth as a result of the tooth decay process.
		A cavity is caused by bacteria in your mouth-a constant bacteria party.
		Cavities are of particular threat to children under 12 years of age, but are also widespread in adults.
	www.xlear.com /spry/articles/cavity.aspx (389 words)

	Dental Cavities or Caries in Children
		One of the most important factors related to cavities is the consumption of carbohydrates or sugar.
		Fluoride is the most effective measure against dental caries and, depending on local fluoride levels in the drinking water, children may need additional supplementation.
		The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry currently recommendeds that the first dental visit be scheduled at 1 year of age or 6 months after the first tooth erupts....which-ever comes first.
	www.drpaul.com /library/24SEP1999.html (597 words)

	Tooth Decay (Caries or Cavities) - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
		Advances in dental materials and techniques provide new, effective ways to restore teeth.
		Materials used for these filings include dental amalgam, also known as silver fillings; glass ionomers; resin ionomers; and some composite (resin) fillings.
		Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.
	www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/dental/decay.html (611 words)

	Oral hygiene - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cavities can be costly, in terms of the monetary cost to drill out the cavities and insert dental fillings, and in terms of the tissue already damaged.
		Dental braces may be recommended by a dentist for best oral hygiene and health.
		Regular tooth cleaning by the dental hygienist is recommended to remove plaque that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, especially in areas that are difficult for a patient to reach on his own at home.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dental_hygiene (1248 words)

	Dental cavities Information on Healthline
		Untreated tooth decay also destroys the internal structures of the tooth (pulp) and ultimately causes the loss of the tooth.
		may show some cavities before they are visible to the eye.
		Call your dentist for a routine cleaning and examination if you have not had one in the last 6 months to 1 year.
	www.healthline.com /adamcontent/dental-cavities (711 words)

	A cavity vaccine may be on the horizon
		Cavities are formed when bacteria that normally exist in your mouth use carbohydrate-containing foods (cookies, candy, sweetened cereal, fruit, soda, etc.) to produce acid.
		Cavities have plagued mankind for ages, and now, new hope exists for a vaccine to prevent them.
		The results revealed that the group who received the vaccine had no evidence of the cavity causing bacteria (S. mutans) for up to four months, whereas the placebo group was without the bacteria for only two months.
	www.dentalcomfortzone.com /archive/CavityVaccine.html (622 words)

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