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How To Protect Your Teeth From Cavities
How does acavity form in atooth? First, for atooth to be susceptible to decay, the bacteria which we all carry in our mouths must adhere themselves to the tooth by combining with proteins in saliva and food debris, and forming a layer known as plaque.
These bacteria consume the food debris with which they come into contact, and often digest it within a matter of mere minutes. Bacteria are very fond of easily digestible foods like potato chips, candy, ice cream, milk, cakes and other foods containing carbohydrates. Eventually, these bacteria need to "relieve" themselves and do so by excreting an acid which if concentrated in one area, can actually dissolve the calcium in atooth.
If a small colony of plaque remains attached to a tooth surface for a period of time, it can cause localized destruction of the tooth enamel, which left untreated can eventually destroy the tooth and the ...
February 22, 2010Dental News0Continue reading
Putting The Squeeze On Toothpastes!
Readers should know that brushing at least twice aday with toothpaste is important for several reasons.
First; toothpaste combined with the correct brushing action works to remove plaque (a sticky, harmful film of bacteria that grows on our teeth, and can cause cavities, gum disease, and eventual tooth loss if not controlled).
Second; a toothpaste containing fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which helps to repair early decay before the damage can even be seen.
Third; special ingredients in the toothpaste help to clean and polish your teeth.
Fourth; toothpaste helps freshen breath and leaves your mouth with aclean feeling.
However, contrary to what all those toothpaste commercials show, the amount of toothpaste or gel needed on your brush for effective cleaning does not have to be a"heaping" amount. Simply squeeze a ...
February 15, 2010Dental News0Continue reading
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