Cavity
What
causes cavity?
The
mouth is a busy place where all the eating and drinking process
takes place. Bacteria and tiny living organisms constantly
move on your teeth, gums, and lips and tongue leaving behind
the cavity.
Cavity
is caused by PLAQUE. Plaque is formed due to bacteria present
in the mouth that moves on surrounding of your teeth and jaws.
If they are not removed, they grow and form colonies. Proteins
in your saliva also get mix with the colony and form a whitish
film on your teeth.
Sugar
plays a harmful role in tooth cavity. The sugar acts
as a form of energy for bacteria that form which later develop
larger and thicker. The plaque produces acids that dissolve
with minerals, which make your tooth "Enamel". Tiny holes
appear on the teeth, and then the acid helps the tiny holes
to get larger cavity.
Treatment
for cavity
The
best way to treat cavity is to follow some simple steps,
put halt on sweets and meal between snacks. Brush after every
meal (at least twice a day) and floss daily. Cavities
most often are hard-to-clean for areas between teeth and in
the fissures and in gaps between teeth. Hold the toothbrush
at a 45-degree angle and brush inside, outside and between
your teeth and on the top of your tongue. Be sure the bristles
are firm, not bent, and toothbrush must be replaced after
few weeks to safeguard against re infecting your mouth with
old bacteria than can collect on the brush. Toothbrushes should
never be shared, especially with your children. See your dentist
at least every six months for checkups and professional cleanings.
As cavities are difficult to be detected, regular dental
examination is very important. If you get a painful toothache,
if your teeth are very sensitive to hot or cold foods, or
if you notice signs of decay like white spots, or cavities,
make an appointment right away. The longer you wait to treat
infected teeth the more intensive and lengthy the treatment
will be.
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