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What dental problems begin?
With the cooperation of the patient, the specialist tries to counteract the effects of plaque, a thin film of bacteria that sticks to teeth.
The bacteria feed and multiply by food particles, transform the sugar into acids that attack tooth enamel and cause them to become porous.
Over time, tooth decay occurs when the porous enamel breaks down and creates a cavity or hole. At this stage there is no discomfort, but when the infection reaches the pulp cavity of the tooth, which usually presents a sharp pain.
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