7 Ways to Prevent Tooth Decay

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7 Ways to Fight-Off Tooth Decay The St James Dental Group

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We are all vulnerable in developing tooth decay. Tooth decay is the result of the deterioration of the enamel of the tooth due to the billions of bacteria which already exists within our mouths. Sugar and starchy food can create just the perfect habitat for these acid producing bacteria to multiply and easily rot the teeth. This is the main reason why there are a larger number of children today who suffer from this disease, tooth decay as compared to before. This presentation will show you the 7 ways on how to prevent tooth decay.

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2. Tooth decay The St James Dental Group Tooth decay brings goose bumps even tothe oldest and wisest of men in all races ofthe world. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 3. All people are vulnerable The St James Dental Group All people, rich and poor, young and old, arevulnerable to the banes of having a toothdecay (with the exception of those whohave no teeth of course). http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 4. Why teeth start to decayThe St James Dental Group And while the reason why teeth start todecay are quite complex and insidious thefact still remains that if an individual doesnttake action to a decaying tooth it will causea lot of discomfort soon.http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 5. Formation of tooth decayThe St James Dental Group Tooth decay is the culmination of thedeterioration of the enamel of the toothdue to the billions of bacteria which is inexistence within the mouth of all of us. Bacteriahttp://www.dentistcudahyca.com 6. Bacteria which produce acidsThe St James Dental Group The results of these bacteria which produceacids are cavities and decaying of the teeth.In general, cavities start small and of course,if left ignored, it will expand into a largecavity which will get to the nerve and causeexcruciating pain and eventually a deadtooth.http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 7. The speed of which this happensThe St James Dental Group The speed of which this process happensdepends on many factors. To make matters worse, sugary foods arereadily available everywhere.http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 8. Sugar and starchy food The St James Dental Group Sugar and starchy food, as it happens, cancreate just the perfect habitat for these acidproducing bacteria to multiply and easily rotthe teeth. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 9. The main reasonThe St James Dental Group This is the main reason why there are alarger number of children today who sufferfrom this disease, tooth decay as comparedto before.http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 10. Looking into statisticsThe St James Dental Group Looking into statistics, six out of 10 childrenages 5 and below already have at least onecavity. This is attributed to the followingreasons:http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 11. Looking into statistics The St James Dental Group1. The practice of parents of giving juice, formula or milk in a bottle to their.2. Snacks rich in sugar are available anywhere.3. Poor oral hygiene habit http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 12. How to fight off tooth decay? The St James Dental Group Preventing tooth decay is easy but requiresdedication and discipline at any age. Here are a list of things you can do to lessenthe acid producing bacteria in your mouth. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 13. 7 way of preventing tooth decay The St James Dental Group1. Brush at least 2 or 3 times everyday2. Floss your teeth everyday3. Use a toothpaste that has tartar-control4.Use fluoride mouthwash to rinse your mouth http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 14. 7 way of preventing tooth decay The St James Dental Group5. Xylitor gum is a good thing to chew to increase saliva. Saliva helps wash the bacteria out from the mouth.6. Avoid sugary foods as much as possible7. Regular visit with the dentist including professional cleaning every six months http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 15. The need of a little understanding The St James Dental Group The actions listed above need a littleunderstanding but more action. Making them a habit each day will help aperson keep his or her teeth healthy for alonger time. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com 16. Ask a professionalThe St James Dental Group7 Ways to Fight-Off Tooth DecayContact ushttp://www.dentistcudahyca.comThank You!323-771-7254http://www.dentistcudahyca.com