Diabetic shock is a condition that may happen due to a severe case of hypoglycemia. When a person has hypoglycemia, he or she has severely low levels of blood glucose. If the glucose levels get significantly low, the person may be in threat of going into shock.
The depth of the defect is important. If the defect involves enamel, or enamel and dentin, these teeth may be restored. If the defect has affected the pulp (inside of the tooth), root canal therapy with restoration may be appropriate. Dental extraction is an alternate treatment for teeth with enamel defects. Clinical photos of enamel defects.
Definition. Tooth decay, which is also called dental cavities or dental caries, is the destruction of the outer surface (enamel) of a tooth. Decay results from the action of bacteria that live in plaque, which is a sticky, whitish film formed by a protein in saliva (mucin) and sugary substances in the mouth.avity â A hole or weak spot in the tooth surface caused by decay. Dentin â The middle layer of a tooth, which makes up most of the tooth's mass. Enamel â The hard, outermost surface of a tooth. Fluoride â A chemical compound containing fluorine that is used to treat water or applied directly to teeth to prevent decay.