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The most dreaded words a dentist can say to you other than \u201croot canal\u201d is \u201cYou have a cavity.\u201d Once upon a time, that phrase meant your mouth was doomed to an afternoon of uncomfortable pain and a permanent, off-colour fixture to your mouth. Despite the many advancements to the cavity correction process, they are still words that fill a patient with dread.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s not just a matter of the procedure or the cost. It\u2019s a reminder that you have been less than diligent in your oral hygiene. It says that perhaps despite your best efforts, you have failed your mouth and now must carry that scar. It\u2019s a reminder of the ironic fragility of an important piece of your body, and the importance of taking care of your oral health.<\/p>\n

In your efforts to remain cavity-free, here are the four things that are necessary for cavities to form and how you can prevent them.<\/p>\n

1. A Tooth<\/span><\/h4>\n

It seems rather obvious, but especially when dealing with your children, the first thing you actually need is a tooth. As soon as your child sprouts that first tooth, it\u2019s time to start\u00a0selecting a pediatric dentist<\/a>\u00a0to ensure that little chomper stays healthy.<\/p>\n

For your own mouth, remember that you won\u2019t be growing any new teeth. Keeping a regular brushing, flossing, and oral hygiene schedule is important to maintaining your mouth\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

2. Sugar or Simple Carbohydrates<\/span><\/h4>\n

Ah, sugar\u2014so delicious, yet it\u2019s a true nemesis to your mouth. Sugar, or more\u00a0accurately simple carbohydrates<\/a>, is the fuel source for the production of plaque, which is ultimately the beast that will wear down a hole in your tooth. When sugars are not cleaned off your teeth, they create a source of energy for bacteria to feed on and produce acids.<\/p>\n

The best way to defeat this system is to avoid sugary delights\u2014an impossible feat, of course. Realistically, limiting your consumption of simple carbohydrates, regularly brushing your teeth to remove the buildup of sugar on your teeth, and avoiding the worst perpetrators\u2014those pure sugar candies that are also\u00a0sticky<\/em>\u00a0and will cling to your teeth\u2014keeps this fuel source away from the bacteria in your mouth.<\/p>\n

3. Bacteria<\/span><\/h4>\n

There are and will always be\u00a0bacteria in your mouth<\/a>. Most of it is actually naturally occurring and important to your health and the food breakdown process. The problem arises when bacteria combine with sugars to produce acids that will eat away at your teeth.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want to remove all the bacteria from your mouth, so in this two-part equation, your best defense is to limit or avoid the fuel source\u2014sugar\u2014required to produce acid.<\/p>\n

4. Time<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you let sugar on your teeth turn into acids by interacting with the bacteria in your mouth, breaking a hole in your tooth won\u2019t take long. Plaque will continue to produce acid until the enamel is worn away and tiny openings form. From here, acids formed by plaque will continue to rot away your tooth from the inside.<\/p>\n

In our sugary world, it\u2019s very easy to create the right circumstances for cavities, which is why it\u2019s more important than ever to learn proper oral hygiene. Ask\u00a0your dentist<\/a>\u00a0for help.<\/p>\n

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