Preventing Tooth Decay

By Rey Vetangelo


Keeping your teeth healthy and clean is an important part of healthcare that can often fall by the side. The health of your teeth is very important to not only your overall health, but also to your social life and happiness.

Clean teeth that are free from plaque help you to feel more willing to smile and if you are willing to smile then you will be happier. Studies have shown that smiling can actually increase happiness.

As the acid slowly corrodes the enamel, the formation of cavities begins to appear causing pain and permanent damage to the tooth. If personal oral hygiene efforts are not enacted, the bacteria and food particles that form their food source transform into a hard fossil like structure on the teeth known as plaque, and plaque, while still able to produce teeth eroding acid, can only be removed by one's dentist or their dental hygienist.

The entire process of plaque building up can be completed in just 26 hours. If you allow this to happen, calculus may start forming as well. This is when the tartar becomes mineralized onto the teeth, which makes it even harder to remove. At this point, just merely brushing and flossing will not get rid of it.

If you get gingivitis from the tartar buildup on your teeth, there is still hope to reverse it. As long as you are sure to brush and flossing your teeth regularly, especially around the gums and back of the teeth, you should be able to reverse the effects.

The third thing you should do to maintain healthy and plaque free teeth is to go to the dentist regularly. Regular cleanings and checkups will help your teeth to stay as healthy as possible without the hassle and cost of emergency dental care. Visiting your dentist regularly will help you to stay on top of your oral care.

Which toothpaste you use can be just as important as the toothbrush. Rather than focus on the whitening toothpaste, find one that also has fluoride in it. This helps repair damage to the dental enamel, which is why it is often found in public water supplies. Atriclosan is also beneficial in toothpastes as an antibiotic that fights against the plaque.

The element that most people tend to forget is flossing. This is the main source of plaque removal we have at our disposal as plaque and tartar build up in between our teeth where we can't feel it most of the time. Another easy way to prevent the buildup of plaque is to drink plenty of water between means.

Along with flossing and brushing teeth regularly each day, a person can help themselves in preventing tooth decay by eating a nutritious and balanced diet. While many foods may contribute to tooth decay after being consumed and processed by bacteria, there are also many foods with valuable nutrients that can help to strengthen dental health such as foods high in vitamin C.




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