Bye Bye Cavities
Every time we would go to the dentist we prayed that he or she would not find cavities which would require the use of the dreaded dental drill that most of us find uncomfortable. But not anymore if you are armed with the right knowledge and proper home dental care you can now rest at ease and fear cavities no more.
Cavities caused by bacteria are public enemy number one of our teeth. Our mouths, teeth and toothbrushes are harbored by these bacteria which settle on our teeth in the form of plaque, a goo of proteins, saliva, and food debris. Violight can remove the bacteria from our toothbrushes but not in our teeth. Bacteria are ungrateful guests; they produce acid as a by-product of their feasting. It is this acid which eats into the tooth enamel that eventually create cavities.
The teeth have only moderate ability to repair the tooth enamel by remineralizing it with minerals coming from saliva. But unfortunately, the rate of destruction by this acid exceeds the rate of repair.
Normally, acids eating into tooth enamel don’t cause pain. If left untreated, however, acid creates a hole through the enamel into the underlying dentin and pulp layers of the tooth and this does cause pain. Furthermore, untreated, the cavity will eventually destroy dentin, pulp and tooth nerve. Good and proper oral hygiene significantly reduces your risk of getting cavities. Brushing and the use of a water pick can help reduce your chance of cavities; it removes bacteria as well as the food debris that the bacteria feed on. When brushing, it is crucial to brush all tooth surfaces which takes at least 2-3 minutes to ensure that everything is covered. Flossing after you toothbrush is also a great help in preventing cavities. It reaches nearly 35 percent of your mouth that your toothbrush can’t reach.
Watching what you eat will also help avoid cavities. Bacteria like foods containing sugars and carbohydrates because these foods provide them with energy to grow, reproduce, and create enamel eating acid. When you eat meals or snacks that contain large amounts sugars, carbohydrates, or foods which tend to get stuck to teeth, make sure to follow the meal with water to help wash off food particles remaining on teeth. If possible, brush your teeth immediately after every meal.
Fluoride is a wonder of modern dentistry and is always recommended by dentists like Glastonbury Dentist. Fluoride strengthens the enamel and making it more resistant to acid attacks. You can get adequate amounts of fluoride if the toothpaste you are using contains it and with children you can use drinking water where fluoride is added.
You can visit your Dentist like Dentist Glastonbury to give you additional information in maintaining healthy teeth free of cavities.
