Premen Tamty Lsntisary DOCGLAS K. TOLLE, D.D.S. 72 W. Plymouth 574-546-2851 Tooth Decay Once Tooth decay has started, When plaque and the bacteria it it will not go away on its own. It contains are able to combine with will only worsen over time. Untreated dental decay can acid "attacks" the enamel and lead to bad breath, pain, an un- causes it to soften. It is a process sightly smile, and may even inter- that occurs very quickly and the fere with your comfort while eat- longer the plaque is left in place, ing. If left alone, decay may turn the more damage that will occur. into a root canal abscess, which Once the bacteria gets through can be a very painful infection. the enamel and dentin, it will work In some cases, this infection can its way to the center of your tooth even spread to other areas of the - the pulp. If the infection makes body. Having dental exams twice a ally very painful. At that point the year can do wonders for your only way to save the tooth and re- oral health, your appearance, and lieve the pain is with a root canal your overall well-being. Enamel is the outer cover of the sugar, an acid is created. The it to the pulp of the tooth it is usu- and possibly a crown. Before you have pain and sen- crown of your tooth. It is the hard- sitivity with your teeth, please est material in the body. Under- schedule a preventive dental neath enamel is a layer of dentin. exam and cleaning today. Dentin contains nerve endings which radiate from the central patients to our practice! We are always welcoming new nerve canal of the tooth. Dr. Doug Tolle, DDS 1712 W. Plymouth St. Bremen Family Dentistry Bremen, IN 46506 574-546-2851 BremenFamilyDentistry.com Premen Tamty Lsntisary DOCGLAS K. TOLLE, D.D.S. 72 W. Plymouth 574-546-2851 Tooth Decay Once Tooth decay has started, When plaque and the bacteria it it will not go away on its own. It contains are able to combine with will only worsen over time. Untreated dental decay can acid "attacks" the enamel and lead to bad breath, pain, an un- causes it to soften. It is a process sightly smile, and may even inter- that occurs very quickly and the fere with your comfort while eat- longer the plaque is left in place, ing. If left alone, decay may turn the more damage that will occur. into a root canal abscess, which Once the bacteria gets through can be a very painful infection. the enamel and dentin, it will work In some cases, this infection can its way to the center of your tooth even spread to other areas of the - the pulp. If the infection makes body. Having dental exams twice a ally very painful. At that point the year can do wonders for your only way to save the tooth and re- oral health, your appearance, and lieve the pain is with a root canal your overall well-being. Enamel is the outer cover of the sugar, an acid is created. The it to the pulp of the tooth it is usu- and possibly a crown. Before you have pain and sen- crown of your tooth. It is the hard- sitivity with your teeth, please est material in the body. Under- schedule a preventive dental neath enamel is a layer of dentin. exam and cleaning today. Dentin contains nerve endings which radiate from the central patients to our practice! We are always welcoming new nerve canal of the tooth. Dr. Doug Tolle, DDS 1712 W. Plymouth St. Bremen Family Dentistry Bremen, IN 46506 574-546-2851 BremenFamilyDentistry.com