Tooth Type
Incisor
Function
To cut food into smaller pieces
Canine
To pierce and tear food
Premolar
To crush food
Molar
To grind and crush food
Stages of Tooth Decay
Stage 1 – Enamel Decay
: As teeth are exposed to acids produced by plaque bacteria, enamel begins to lose minerals and
breaks down further. The white spot on a tooth darkens to a brownish colour.
: As enamel is weakened, small holes in your teeth called cavities can form.
Stage 2 – Dentin Decay
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