“She laughs at everything you say. Why? Because she has fine teeth.”
- Benjamin Franklin
What Causes Tooth Decay?
Unhealthy Diet
Consuming food and drinks that have
carbohydrates, especially snacking between
meals, will increase the risk of tooth decay.
Most of us have a conception that only sweet
and sticky foods and drinks like chocolates,
sugar, sweets, fizzy drinks, etc. cause tooth
decay. But, many of us are not aware that
starchy foods like biscuits, white bread and
foods that contain high carbohydrates also
causes tooth decay.
Poor Oral Hygiene
Not brushing and flossing the teeth regularly
will undoubtedly cause tooth decay. It is
recommended to brush your teeth at least
twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste.
Regular brushing and flossing reduces the risk
of tooth decay by 25%.
Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is also known as Xerostomia. Lack
of saliva causes dry mouth. The purpose of
saliva is to reduce the acid attack on your
teeth and keep them clean. Thus, if you have
lower levels of saliva, your teeth are easily
exposed to acid thus, causing tooth decay.
Smoking and Alcohol
There is an increased risk of tooth decay in
people who smoke and drink alcohol
regularly. This is because tobacco reduces
the production of saliva that is responsible
to keep your teeth clean and free from acid
and alcohol contributes to the erosion of
tooth enamel.
Contact Bozeman Dental Associates:
Phone: (406) 586-9621
Website: www.bozemandentalassoc.com
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