The Advantages of Using Glass Ionomers in Dentistry | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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The result of consuming sugary foods is a build-up of bacteria, which in turn, leads to dental caries. However since fluoride was incorporated into toothpaste, the incidence of dental caries has dropped significantly as fluoride makes teeth more resilient to decay. Nevertheless, most of the dentist visits are still for the repair of teeth damaged due to tooth decay. Actually, 92% of adults and 21% of children in the US have had dental caries in their permanent teeth.1

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Bacteria in the teeth produces an acid while they consume the sugars found in drinks and foods, which causes tooth decay. The protective enamel coating of teeth is dissolved by this acid, which also damages the dentine below. If the ensuing cavity is not treated, it can become painful, potentially leading to infection and s...