Don't Let Cavities Start!

Cavities are the results of the creation of acid from certain bacteria in the mouth. The acid softens the enamel of the teeth creating decay. Then, develop in tiny opening, or holes in the teeth.

Enamel is the hard mineral surface covering the visible part of the teeth and it can be worn away by:

- Smoking

- Drinking soda

- Sugary foods (cookies, candies, potato chips)

- Grinding

- Excessive brushing

- Not cleaning your teeth well

Causes of cavities

- What you eat

- Acids from carbohydrate, form by the mouth's bacteria

- Dental plaque comes from saliva, food particles, acids and bacteria in the mouth

- Heredity

Risk factors

- Dry mouth or reduce saliva flow (from disease)

- Smoking

- Chemotherapy or radiation

- People who have limited manual dexterity (brushing)

- People who have natural lower oral PH

Prevention

- Brushing your teeth twice a day

- Flossing once a day

- Reduce the amount and frequency of the amount of sugary food

- Use water and toothpaste containing fluoride

- Visit your Dentist twice a year

We have to remember that this is a Dental Disorders or conditions and should be treated as such.

Click on the following links to read more about dental conditions. They all have their own pages

Contact us Here you can talk to me - Ask questions about Dental Care or give your comments and stories.

Toothache Is a sign that there may be more to worry about than a little pain. You need a consultation with your dental provider ASAP.

Dental Education Is the beginning of becoming a Dentist It is very important because Dentist are often the first Health Care Professional to recognize and identify a number of illnesses.

Periodontitis

Is the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues and bones that surrounds and supports the teeth.

Gingivitis is easy to recognize. The gums becomes red, swollen and bleed easily.

Gum ailments could be the source of diseases affecting your body. Being close to the blood stream, the bacteria can easily travel anywhere causing more serious diseases.

Swollen gums Regardless of the cause, this Dental Problem is not normal and is a possible indication of a more serious illness.

Teeth grinding Occurs mostly during your sleep. It could be the reason why you wake up in the morning with a sore jaw, painful teeth or a headache.

Tooth infection Can spread anywhere in the body. It happens when there is an opening in the tooth enamel.

Canker sores Are little white ulcers with red borders inside the mouth. Very painful for 1 to 2 weeks.

Tooth erosion is an irreversible loss of Dental Enamel by a chemicals coming from acidic foods and acid reflux.

Impacted tooth happened mostly with wisdom tooth. They appears in your late teens or early twenties. You need to take them out because your gums stop growing.

Abscessed tooth is a painful infection at the base of the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth.

Tooth decay starts with a cavity. It is the destruction of the enamel of the tooth causing an opening for bacteria to come in and start to destroy the tooth.

Broken tooth is what happen when you chew on something hard or a trauma. It is normally uncommon.

Cracked tooth The pain comes and goes. It is very difficult to locate even with x-rays.

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