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Tooth decay can occur when acid is produced from plaque, which builds up on your teeth. Symptoms of tooth decay Tooth decay may not cause any pain. However, if you have dental caries you might have:  a toothache – either continuous pain keeping you awake or occasional sharp pain without an obvious cause tooth sensitivity – you may feel tenderness or pain when eating or drinking something hot, cold or sweet grey, brown or black spots appearing on your teeth bad breath in Essex an unpleasant taste in your mouth How plaque causes tooth decay Your mouth is full of bacteria that form a film over the teeth called dental plaque. When you consume food and drink high in carbohydrates – particularly sugary foods and drinks – the bacteria in plaque turn the carbohydrates into energy they need, producing acid at the same time. If the plaque is allowed to build up, the acid can begin to break down (dissolve) the surface of your tooth, causing holes known as cavities. Once...

Dentures may feel a bit strange to begin with, but you'll soon get used to wearing them. At first, you may need to wear your dentures all the time, including while sleeping. Your dentist or clinical dental technician will advise you on whether you should remove your dentures before you go to sleep.  It isn't always necessary to remove your dentures at night, but doing so can allow your gums to rest as you sleep. If you remove your dentures, they should be kept moist – for example, in water or a polythene bag with some dampened cotton wool in it, or in a suitable overnight denture-cleaning solution. This will stop the denture material from drying out and changing shape. Dental hygiene Keeping your mouth clean is just as important when you wear dentures. You should brush your remaining teeth, gums and tongue every morning and evening with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay , gum disease and other dental problems. Read more about how to keep your ...