Oral health: different types of cavities



The importance of having a healthy mouth is not limited to have a nice smile, but teeth care to have us resist as long as possible. This was the main reason that a few days ago we wrote an article enumerándote various health tips to prevent tooth decay and cavities telling what they were and how they form. Today we will dig a little deeper into this topic by telling the various types of decay there.

Oral health is one of the strengths of health insurance , hence it is important for us as a leading broker keep you informed so you always can come to us. Based on this motivation is first of all tell you that in the development of caries, although we tell you that usually form due to poor care may intervene such factors as the age of each person and their lifestyle. Once said this had to especificarte different types of cavities that may form:

coronal cavities


They are the most common, especially in children, affecting the part of the tooth with which we chew. They are also the easiest to detect, because the tooth visibly discolored allowing us to see it and start treatment (or repair) as soon as possible.

interdental or interproximal decay


As its name form in the space between teeth due to bits of food which is left between them, without proper use of dental floss and added to that is an area where plaque accumulates , they end up damaging the tooth. Being in this area are harder to see, so it requires a periodic review at the dentist to ensure that our teeth are healthy. Of course proper flossing will prevent the occurrence of this type of decay.

root caries


It is a fairly serious type because it can lead to loss of teeth, since it affects the line connecting the gum to the tooth so that the decay soon reached it and can affect the top of the root, which could result in the loss of the piece. This type of decay is so because this area is also prone to accumulate plaque, if not eliminated with the corresponding oral hygiene, just damaging the tooth.

In this type of decay is also often interfere with the age factor because, as we get older, our gums recede, revealing the root portion of the tooth, which lacks the protective enamel, making it easier than this amount is damaged. This type of decay will affect the e dental ISEASE quite like gingivitis or periodontitis, as they cause the gums to retract.

recurrent or secondary caries


Arises at the edges of fillings or crowns and cases that have been placed on the tooth to precisely the treatment of caries. This is because they are areas where bacteria accumulate which can generate a new decay or feed the remains of a previous decay that has not been treated properly and any residues. it is the least common but can occur, since this type of treatment can lead to decalcification of the original tooth, which causes acid of bacteria more easily penetrates it.

Now that you know the different types of cavities that may arise do not hesitate at the first sign or discomfort go to a specialist. We recommend you have a health insurance with dental coverage, so you always have the careful mouth by top professionals, if your case and are looking for an insurance policy for this type Let us advise you, we are experts in caring for you.

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