Keep Tooth Cavities in Check
Keeping your mouth healthy is an important part of your overall wellbeing. Poor oral hygiene will lead to tooth decay, cavities, and possibly infection. Some studies have shown an connection between gum disease in your mouth and other systemic conditions such as heart disease and stroke.
Why Prevent Tooth Cavities?
It is important to prevent tooth decay to avoid oral pain, significant costs of dental treatment and the time needed for proper treatment. Taking good care of your teeth will help stop tooth decay and ultimately cavities. Maintaining a complete oral hygiene home program is the first step to good oral health.
Here are tips for avoiding cavities:
Skip Sweet Treats and Drinks: Candy, soda and sweet snacks contain sugars that form a plaque film that bacteria live in. Additionally, sugary foods that stay in your mouth for long periods of time have a greater impact in the formation of tooth decay. If you do eat sugary snacks that last a long time, brush your teeth as soon as possible to prevent the progression of cavities.
Watch What You Eat: Foods that get stuck in your teeth such as chips, candy or cookies can also exacerbate dental cavities. Consider a snack of raw fruits and vegetables when ever possible because they can actually remove plaque by scrubbing your teeth. Plus you get a nutritional benefit.
Brush Often: This is the number one rule of oral care. The best time to brush is after you eat with a fluoride toothpaste. This will keep your teeth clean and free of plaque, thereby helping to prevent decay.
Floss and Rinse: Good brushing is important but oral health can be improved with flossing and rinsing. Flossing every day and using an antimicrobial rinse will protect against plaque build up. This will reduce your risk for dental problems.
See Your Dentist: No matter how good your home oral hygiene, a professional dental exam and cleaning are needed twice a year. Having your teeth professionally cleaned will remove plaque and tartar that your can't remove with a toothbrush.
Fluoride
Protect Your Teeth with Fluoride: Protection is important for preventing tooth decay. Fluoride is a known cavity preventer. Check your home water contains a safe level of fluoride. Additionally, use a fluoride rinse that can rebuild enamel that has been damaged by plaque. Toothpaste with fluoride also protects against tooth enamel loss.
Even the healthiest mouth may occasionally get a cavity. While preventing cavities is not always perfect, the next important thing is early detection and early treatment. Seeing your dentist twice a year will make it easier to catch any cavities before they become a serious problem. During the examination, the dentist will inspect your teeth with dental tools and x-rays. These techniques will allow the dentist to detect early tooth decay. This will help prevent further decay and infection . Should you experience tooth pain at any time, call your dentist for an appointment. Leaving a cavity or other oral problem untreated can lead to tooth loss or infection.
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