Tooth decay is dental caries, the harm of dental caries is more, if not treated in time, it may lead to dental defects, induced apical periodontitis, affect chewing and so on.
1. Lead to dental defects: after the tooth is decayed, if not treated in time, the degree of dental damage will become more and more serious, which will eventually lead to the exposure of the tooth, and easily increase dental inflammation and discomfort.
2. Induce periapical periodontitis: If caries gradually progresses to form deep caries, it may induce periapical periodontitis, and the patient will often have toothache, which will seriously affect normal life.
3. Impact on chewing: If the teeth are loosened or cracked due to caries, they cannot move normally, which may lead to impeded chewing, when the food cannot be chewed fine and swallowed directly, it will also affect the digestive system.
If there are caries is not dealt with, there is the possibility of inducing pulpitis, resulting in tooth loss, so at present, once the teeth are found to be decayed, should be filled and treated, and if necessary, then root canal treatment, the specifics of which should be carried out in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.