Preventing tooth decay
Caries
Dental caries is a disease of the patient at the dentist hit . Dental caries is an infectious disease caused by bacteria . Name the bacteria . Streptococcus mutans , which interacts via saliva. Dental caries is caused by bacteria that digest foods cause glucose to lactic acid . The effect of the dissolution of minerals in enamel and dentin of the outcrop in the mouth , including calcium , phosphorus , leaving the teeth , the enamel of the teeth and teeth that poke out from the gums being destroyed until a . cavity Or a hole in the tooth easily. In normal oral calcium and process change . Phosphorus in the enamel layer . And minerals contained in saliva constantly balanced. Cause no loss of minerals from the tooth surface . But in the absence of microbial degradation of starch and sugar foods . To change the environment of acidic saliva . Loss of calcium . Phosphorus out of the teeth rather than be restored . If this happens frequently, can cause tooth decay.
Each tooth decay is likely not equal.
Depends on the following factors .
+ Tooth shaped holes and trenches. Teeth or teeth with deep caries are likely to shape the teeth more easily than normal. Because cleaning difficult.
+ Side of the tooth, the tooth is exposed as the adjacent side is the area where the tooth has decay easily.
+ Teeth with fluoride concentration components. It is strong and resistant to disease than tooth decay topic.
Preventing tooth decay
Although dental restoration technology has made great strides, any type of filling or device is more likely to need additional work in the future than is an intact tooth. Good oral and dental hygiene can help keep your teeth intact by avoiding cavities and tooth decay. Follow these tips to help prevent cavities:
Brush after eating or drinking
Brush your teeth at least twice a day and ideally after every meal, using fluoride-containing toothpaste. To clean between your teeth, floss or use an interdental cleaner. If you can't brush after eating, at least try to rinse your mouth with water.
Rinse your mouth
If your dentist feels you have a high risk of developing cavities, he or she may recommend that you use a mouth rinse with fluoride.
Visit your dentist regularly
Get professional tooth cleanings and regular oral exams, which can help prevent problems or spot them early. Your dentist can recommend a schedule that's best for your situation.
Consider dental sealants
A sealant is a protective plastic coating that's applied to the chewing surface of back teeth — sealing off the grooves and crannies that tend to collect food in the teeth most likely to get cavities. The sealant protects tooth enamel from plaque and acid. Sealants can help both children and adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommends sealants for all school-age children. Sealants last up to 10 years before they need to be replaced, though they need to be checked regularly to ensure they're still intact.
Drink some tap water
Adding fluoride to public water supplies has helped decrease tooth decay significantly. If you drink only bottled water that doesn’t contain fluoride, you'll miss out on its benefits. Be sure to drink some tap water, too.
Avoid frequent snacking and sipping.
Whenever you eat or drink something other than water, you help your mouth bacteria create acids that can destroy your tooth enamel. If you snack or drink throughout the day, your teeth are under constant attack.
Eat tooth-healthy foods
Some foods and beverages are better for your teeth than others. Avoid foods that get stuck in grooves and pits of your teeth for long periods, such as chips, candy or cookies. Instead, eat food that protects your teeth, such as cheese, which some research shows may help prevent cavities, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, which increase saliva flow, and unsweetened coffee, tea and sugar-free gum, which help wash away food particles.
Consider fluoride treatments
Your dentist may recommend a fluoride treatment, especially if you aren't getting enough fluoride through fluoridated drinking water and other sources. In a fluoride treatment, your dentist applies concentrated fluoride to your teeth for several minutes. You can also use fluoridated toothpaste or mouthwash.
Ask about antibacterial treatments
If you're especially vulnerable to tooth decay — for example, because of a medical condition — your dentist may recommend special antibacterial mouth rinses or other treatments to help cut down on harmful bacteria in your mouth.