Silent tooth decay develops without symptoms until nerve is affected
Dr. Houria Al-Masari warns that silent tooth decay progresses unnoticed until it reaches the nerve, often causing pain only after significant damage.
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AIDr. Houria Al-Masari, consultant in cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and conservative treatment, said that silent or hidden tooth decay develops slowly and patients are often unaware of it until they experience pain.
Speaking in an interview with Al-Saudiya TV, she explained that this pain may take a month or two—or even longer—to appear, only becoming noticeable once the decay reaches the tooth nerve.
Al-Masari noted that decay can affect the enamel and dentin layers without causing pain, as long as it has not reached the nerve.
She pointed out that the main causes of silent decay include improper brushing, excessive sugar consumption, and not visiting the dentist regularly.
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