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Cavities: A Basic Guide to Healthy Teeth
Cavities: A Basic Guide to Healthy Teeth
Cavities: A Basic Guide to Healthy Teeth
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Cavities: A Basic Guide to Healthy Teeth

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In simple and easy to understand language, I discuss the following: how and why cavities occur; how to slow the rate of tooth decay; how to properly brush and floss; explanations of dental terminology; descriptions of all routine dental procedures; signs of good and bad doctors; and other important information regarding teeth and dentistry.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherMarlow Doyle
Release dateJul 17, 2010
ISBN9781452379845
Cavities: A Basic Guide to Healthy Teeth
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Marlow Doyle

I want to use my knowledge to help other people. Profits I make will go towards bigger and better projects to help even more people enjoy life. Thank you. "Conquer the world, and keep your dreams alive." - Marlow DoyleCon 'quer: To gain, win, or obtain by effortBorn and Raised: MaineEducated: State University of New York at GeneseoMajor: Elementary EducationCurrent Location: St. Petersburg, FlInterests: Conquering the world; SailingAmbitions: Write effective elementary textbooksFav Authors: Joseph Conrad; Richard L. Arlington; Alfie KohnFavorite Books: Secret Sharer; Classrooms That Work - They Can All Read and WriteFavorite Song: Come RunningFavorite Movie: Gladiator- it really is all about strength and honorNotes: Non-smoker since 09/2008

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    Cavities - Marlow Doyle

    Introduction

    My name is Marlow Doyle. For the last year, I have been a dental assistant. In this document, I discuss the following: how cavities occur; how to properly brush and floss; explanations of dental terminology; descriptions of all routine dental procedures; signs of good and bad dentists; and other important information regarding teeth and dentistry.

    Tooth Decay

    I'd say about 98% of the patients I work with don't know what causes tooth decay (cavities). When I ask, the typical answer is usually sugar or a blank stare. Bacteria (plaque) are responsible for tooth decay. They occur in the mouth naturally and produce an acid that softens teeth. They reproduce in very large numbers, and throughout the course of a day will eventually stick to teeth. After you eat and drink, the bacteria feed off the remaining particles of food or

    beverage in the mouth. They digest the particles, and the result is an acid that causes tooth decay, or cavities. Plaque is a sticky film like substance. If you take a tooth pick and gently run it along your gumline where the teeth meet the gum, you will see a white filmy substance being removed from the teeth. That is plaque. Proper cleaning habits will slow the rate of decay.

    Toothaches

    Severe toothaches usually indicate nerve damage. If a tooth were split

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