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HEALTHY LIVING prevention
story and photos courtesy of
Beach View Dental
Tooth decay (cavities) is the most common disease
of childhood. People are not born with the bacteria
that causes cavities, but we acquire them early in life. When we eat sugar-containing foods and liquids, the bacteria in our mouths uses the sugar as food and the by-product of this process is acid which, if not removed daily, breaks down your tooth and causes cavities. Liquids, such as sodas and energy drinks are especially harmful due their high acid and sugar content.
Today, many people take medications that cause
dry mouth. Dry mouth leads to cavities because saliva (spit) is our body’s natural protection against cavities. Saliva helps rebuild enamel and rinses the teeth.
So how can we prevent tooth decay? The American Dental Association has several recommendations:
• Properly brush using a soft tooth brush and a fluoride
containing tooth paste at least two times per day (for
at least 2 minutes) and floss at least once per day
• Use a fluoride-containing mouth rinse once per day
• Limit soft drinks, energy drinks and sugary foods
such as candy, chips and crackers; drink water
throughout the day
• Chew sugar-free gum containing xylitol, which
causes your mouth to have more saliva. This protects your teeth by killing bacteria and removing food particles
• Professional dental cleanings are recommended twice per year so that your dental team can catch problems early before they cause pain.
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