Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth interacting with sugar in our diet producing acid, which can gradually soften and penetrate the outside hard enamel of the tooth, the softer dentine inside and eventually the nerve and pulp chamber of the tooth.
If it is left untreated the disease may cause a cavity (hole in the tooth), pain, death of the nerve tissue, abscess and infection in the surrounding tissues.
Clonmel Children’s Dental Clinic is the dental practice of Dr. Eimear Norton. We provide specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a child-friendly environment.