The 5 Stages of Tooth Decay Demineralization During the first stage of tooth decay, the outer layer of your teeth - the enamel - starts to weaken due to the presence of plaque. ... Enamel Decay ... Dentin Decay. ... Damaged Pulp. ... Abscess Formation
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Stage 1: Demineralization. Demineralization is a process that happens when a tooth begins to accumulate plaque and lose calcium. ...
Stage 2: Enamel Decay. If demineralization is not stopped in time, the bacteria from the plaque will continue to attack your enamel. ...
The 5 Stages of Tooth Decay
Demineralization During the first stage of tooth decay, the outer layer of your teeth - the enamel - starts to weaken due to the presence of plaque. ...
Enamel Decay ...
Dentin Decay. ...
Damaged Pulp. ...
Abscess Formation
Tooth decay begins when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the tooth's surface (enamel)