You may have heard that gingivitis can be reversed if it is treated early and properly. But have you ever wondered if tooth decay can also be reversed?
The answer isn’t really cut and dry. Tooth decay happens when acid in foods and enzymes eats away at your tooth enamel, causing minerals to be leached out of it. The enamel, which is the white outer ‘shell’ of the tooth, grows weaker and thinner, eventually wearing away to expose the yellowish dentin beneath it. Dentin is porous, so once it’s exposed to bacteria, the germs tend to tunnel their way towards the inner tooth.
Tooth decay can be stopped if it is caught early. It’s important to take proper steps to protect your enamel. Fluoride can help with this. However, if the decay is allowed to continue, it eventually will lead to permanent, irreversible damage.
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