• An understanding on how cavities form in your teeth and the dangers associated with them is an important step in understanding your overall oral health. Preventive dentistry can catch early tooth decay before symptoms occur.

• Dr. Kezian and his staff are dedicated to detecting

tooth decay early before too much damage is done to your teeth. They use innovative technology that allows early detection and conservative treatments.

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• Tooth decay simply means the destruction of yourtooth structure. This usually occurs when you eat foodscontaining carbohydrates like bread, fruits and evencandy.

• Bacteria that normally reside in your mouth digest thecarbohydrates into acids. The acids and leftover foodparticles combine to form plaque that stick to theenamel or outside layer of your teeth. The acids keepworking and eventually eat through the enamel andbegin to attack the dentin or inner layer of your teeth.Once this happens, you have a cavity.

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• What happens if tooth decay is not stopped? A cavity can continue to grow through the tooth layers, through the enamel and dentin, right into the tooth pulp.

• The tooth pulp is the living part of the tooth with nerves and blood vessels. Once this occurs, simple acts of chewing can result in significant pain and discomfort.

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• Routine brushing, flossing, and rinsing withmouthwash are what you can do at home toprevent bacterial overgrowth and plaquebuild-up.

• Combine that with routine dental check-ups,and you are well on your way to great oralhealth Los Angeles.

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