~pic by Lauralie_x In relevance to my damn stupid wisdom tooth problem, i found this
Although the cells which divide into the enamel layer of our teeth disapears once the teeth completes growth, it is possible however it is a natural phenomenon that our teeth can reverse the demineralization due to caries by the equilibrium of minerals and saliva that promotes the hydroxyapatite crystal growth. Flouride attract minerals like calcium and phosphate and would replenish the enamel.
Although the cells which divide into the enamel layer of our teeth disapears once the teeth completes growth, it is possible however it is a natural phenomenon that our teeth can reverse the demineralization due to caries by the equilibrium of minerals and saliva that promotes the hydroxyapatite crystal growth. Flouride attract minerals like calcium and phosphate and would replenish the enamel.
however if the decay is bad, external remineralization materials would be needed, for example amalgam, composite resin, gold or porcelain would be used to patch the cavity.
In extensive cases of decay, a crown could be used. Sometimes, endodontic therapy or also known as 'root canal' could be applied.
now, i just hope my wisdom tooth problem is casued by demineraliztion =.=" *prays hard
3 comments:
Hey Jmiin,
Hope your teeth are ok. Get it checked asap.
I did a root canal years ago and it really desensitized me to any more fear of dentists. Just ask for more injections to numb the pain.
Cheers,
Christina
awh...
there is currently no cavity yet, just the numbness.
I'm tryin to get 2nd opinion on it, i heard the dental tool can cause cavity to a weak enamel tru the process of poking/checking.
which is wut i'm afraid of now.
thnxz ^^
dental tool = dental pick XD
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