How to detect, prevent and treat cavities

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What Exactly is a Cavity?

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A cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper over time.

Note: Cavities are also called Dental Caries.

What Exactly is Cavity?



Leading Causes of Cavities:

Sugar

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What Causes Cavities?



How to Prevent Cavities…

Limit sugary foods & drinks as well as refined carbs such as white bread or crackers.

These foods allow the bacteria on your teeth to multiply and start making acids that slowly eat away at your teeth’s enamel

Note: Proteins & fats do not feed the bacteria that contributes to cavities.

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The timing of your snacks is crucial to preventing cavities.

Spacing out snacks helps limit the

acid produced by the bacteria that causes cavities.

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Note: After the acid is cleared minerals in saliva crystallize on the enamel to begin to repair areas damaged by the acid.




Fluoride incorporates itself into tooth enamel strengthening the enamel and making it more resistant to acid attacks.

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Note: Most adults receive adequate amounts of fluoride in their toothpastes. Children often receive adequate amounts in their drinking water.






Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral exams.

Dentists can clean places in your mouth you miss when brushing. These areas are prime targets for cavity formation.

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Note: In areas where cavities are just beginning to form, dentists can use high concentration fluoride treatments to prevent the need for the dental drills and fillings.



Cavity prevention in review

1. Watch What You Eat

2. Watch the Timing of Snacks

3. Use Fluoride to Prevent Cavities

4. Visit Your Dentist On a Regular Basis




With proper oral hygiene and healthy eating, cavities can be virtually eliminated.

4 of the easiest ways to protect yourself from cavities…

1. Eat chocolates, candies & sweeteners made from Xylitol instead of sugar

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