{"id":28811,"date":"2022-08-03T08:24:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T02:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=28811"},"modified":"2025-11-27T13:32:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:02:04","slug":"what-to-do-in-children-with-molar-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-to-do-in-children-with-molar-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in children with molar tooth decay?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Molar tooth decay is the most prevalent type of child dental decay<\/a>, accounting for up to 80%<\/strong>\u00a0of all childhood cavities. It\u2019s also one of the most challenging types of tooth decay to treat because it affects such an inaccessible location in a child\u2019s mouth. Molar tooth decay usually appears as small pits or depressions between the chewing surfaces of the molars and can spread very quickly if left untreated. As a result, we tend to see cases of molar tooth decay more often in children than other age groups. Here are some tips on how you can help your patients with this type of cavity. Read on to discover more about molar tooth decay, its causes and prevention strategies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How do you know if a child has molar tooth decay?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tooth decay is indicated by the presence of cavities. It\u2019s important to differentiate between superficial and deep cavities. Superficial cavities<\/a> are on the dentin layer of a tooth, which is situated just below the enamel layer. Deep cavities have breached the enamel layer and have spread into the tooth\u2019s root. Therefore, deeper cavities are more difficult to treat than superficial ones because the dentist must drill through the tooth\u2019s root to treat them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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In the case of molar tooth decay, you should look out for the following signs:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Affected teeth will be visibly larger than unaffected teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tooth decay will cause the child\u2019s teeth to be discolored \u2014 they might become darker or lighter in colour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The child\u2019s teeth<\/a> will feel softer than normal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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In most cases, treatment requires\u00a0removing the decayed part of the tooth and replacing it with a filling. Fillings are materials placed in teeth to repair damage caused by tooth decay. They are also called restorations.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Prevention strategies for molar tooth decay<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Molar tooth decay is difficult to treat and almost always requires a visit to a dentist. As such, it is vital to employ preventive strategies that keep a child\u2019s teeth healthy. Here are some tips on how you can prevent molar tooth decay:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n