Tooth Decay Prevention

Tooth Decay

Tooth Decay Prevention is one of the most important parts of dental hygiene. Along with gum disease, tooth decay is one of the most prevalent dental diseases amongst both children and adults. Additionally, these two conditions are also two of the most easily preventable diseases. Tooth decay usually begins with the erosion of tooth enamel and will eventually lead to holes in your teeth, referred to as cavities. If left untreated, cavities can potentially worsen, and the entire tooth will be compromised. Even more, the infection can spread to patients’ gums, root canals, and jawbone.

Tooth Decay Prevention

Tooth Decay Prevention

Here Are Some Tips for Tooth Decay Prevention

In order to inform our patients on easy and simple ways to prevent gum disease, here’s a list of tips for your convenience:

Brushing Teeth Twice a Day – Never underestimate the importance of brushing your teeth. Brushing daily at night and in the morning is a great way of removing plaque build-up and bacteria. This will remove the causes of tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Floss Daily – Brushing your teeth will do much more for your dental hygiene if done in unison with flossing. Floss can reach the areas of your mouth that bushes simply can’t reach. So it is a daily necessity to floss on a daily basis. By doing so, you’ll clean the plaque build-ups that occur in the small spots between teeth and the gum line.

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Reduce Sugar Intake – Sugary foods will cause reactions in your mouth that can lead to tooth decay. This is the result of the bacteria in your saliva reacting with the sugar to form an acid that erodes tooth enamel, the outer layer of tooth protection.

If you wish to learn more about ways to prevent tooth decay, visit Gentle Dental Care at your earliest convenience. Schedule an appointment to learn more about Tooth Decay Protection by calling (281) 855-1100, and check out our web page about all of our services by clicking here.