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Four Tips for Cavity Prevention

Dentists often emphasize cavity prevention since it can save you lots of money in the long term. It also allows you to avoid the pain and discomfort that can be caused by cavities, as well as the other issues they can evolve into, like infections.

Cavity prevention includes treatments performed by a dentist that protect your teeth against tooth decay: fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and teeth cleanings. However, you still need to do your part, since the main factors that lead to decay are things your dentist has no control over.

Four simple cavity prevention tips

Let us take a look at some basic things you can do to protect your teeth against tooth decay:

1. Practice good oral hygiene

Good oral hygiene is the foundation for a healthy mouth. The most effective way to keep teeth decay-free is by practicing good oral hygiene. It helps to remove the things that lead to tooth decay, such as sugars in leftover food particles stuck between teeth, acids in the mouth, and the bacteria that produce them.

Good oral hygiene also gets rid of plaque. This is the sticky film that builds up on teeth, and it contains bacteria and the acids they make. When left on teeth for a few days, plaque hardens into tartar, and brushing will not be able to get rid of it.

Dentists recommend brushing at least two times per day to keep teeth well protected. Brushing right before going to bed is the most important since it removes all the things that damage teeth before a person goes to sleep. The mouth dries up during sleep, making teeth more vulnerable to the acids made by oral bacteria.

Make flossing at least once per day a part of your daily routine. A toothbrush is too big to clean interdental spaces, but flossing removes plaque and debris from these areas.

2. Avoid sugar as much as possible

Sugar is one of the most damaging things a person can expose their teeth to. Oral bacteria love sugar and convert it into acids that break down teeth. However, sugary snacks and beverages are delicious, and it is difficult to eliminate them from your diet.

Consuming sweet things all day wreaks havoc on your teeth since it gives oral bacteria the food source they need to produce acids that destroy teeth. The damage sugar does to teeth can be minimized by consuming sugar-rich foods and beverages quickly. Get it over with fast, then rinse with water.

3. Drink more water

Water helps to wash away acids, sugars, and bacteria in the mouth. It is great for the body, and it promotes saliva production. Saliva also helps to keep teeth clean by clearing away acids.

4. Regularly visit a dentist

Biannual trips to a dentist increase the odds of tooth decay being noticed early on when it can still be reversed. It also gives the dentist a chance to perform preventative treatments like teeth cleanings and the application of dental sealants. These visits ensure that a cavity never gets out of control.

Prevention is better than cure

(02/24/2023)
by Town Square Dentistry

More Information: https://boyntonbeachtownsquaredentistry.com/blog/four-tips-for-cavity-prevention/

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