Tooth decay always starts from a small spot and progresses to a cavity. Sometimes, the cavity can cause toothache, but it is painless at other times…why so?
In this course, you will get to know the reason behind tooth decay and how it progresses to a cavity. By knowing that, you will understand how you and the dentist can stop the decay and restore the tooth. Yes, not only dentist can treat tooth decay, you are able to do it too. In fact, you can prevent tooth decay from happening at the first place if you take care of your teeth properly. Let us show you how.
Hope you enjoy this course!
Features
- Recall the cause of tooth decay: the dental plaque
- Describe the process of decay in terms of acid and demineralization
- List the risk factors of tooth decay and the protective factors against tooth decay
- Recognize the different treatment options for tooth decay
- List the self-care method to prevent tooth decay
Target audiences
- General public