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Bookmark or Share- Cavities and tooth decay - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicConsider dental sealants. A sealant is a protective plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of back teeth. It seals off grooves and crannies that tend to collect food, protecting tooth enamel from plaque and acid.
- Cavities and tooth decay - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicProbing your teeth with dental instruments to check for soft areas. Looking at dental X-rays, which can show where cavities and decay are. Your dentist also can tell you which of the three types of cavities you have: smooth surface, pit and fissure, or root.
- Oral health: A window to your overall health - Mayo ClinicMost often the body's defenses and good oral care keep germs under control. Good oral care includes daily brushing and flossing. Without good oral hygiene, germs can reach levels that might lead to infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Also, certain medicines can lower the flow of spit, called saliva.
- Denture care: How do I clean dentures? - Mayo ClinicPartial or full dentures that can be taken out need proper care to keep them clean, free from stains and comfortable. For good denture care: Take out and rinse dentures after eating. Run water over your dentures to get rid of food debris and other loose particles.
- Adult health Dental care - Mayo ClinicDental care counts. Take charge of your dental care today. There is a problem with information submitted ...
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