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Top 5 Reasons for Tooth Decay

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What is Tooth Decay? Word Decay means to Rot or Decompose. Tooth decay also called dental caries, is a breakdown of teeth due to acids. This decay leads to Hole formation in the teeth which when not treated timely causes pain, infection & tooth loss. Layers of Tooth                                        The Hard outer Layer is called Enamel. The middle layer is called dentin. The centre of the tooth is called pulp. The more layers that are affected by decay, the worse the damage. Top 5 Reasons for Tooth Decay 1) Irregular and improper tooth brushing & flossing. One of the biggest reasons for decay is lack of proper brushing and flossing. This step is crucial since good oral hygiene can revert back the decay cycle. By default, bacteria harbours   in the oral...