Did you know that tooth decay is a bacterial disease? Cavities are the symptoms of what is going on inside your mouth. These caries or cavities form through a bacterial disease known as tooth decay. Bacteria in the mouth called Streptococcus mutants change the molecular structure of sucrose, corn syrup, and many other sweeteners.
Four out of five kids or adolescents have had at least one cavity.
The percentage of people experiencing cavities is getting higher!
- Rising from 20% to 80% is a 300% increase in the number of young people who have or had a cavity.
- Adults between 35 and 50 years old have lost at least one permanent tooth to dental cavities.
- 25% of the people over 65 lost all of their natural teeth.
Sugars are the most cavity-promoting substances in a person’s diet.
It is of vital importance to clean our teeth after every meal or at least twice a day, to floss daily, and to avoid candy or sweets.
But, how many of us have the time to brush between meals? How many sweets are we eating?
It might be the reason why cavities remain a common occurrence.
Preventative Measures
- Keep regular care of your teeth as they grow.
- Brush your teeth after every meal.
- Floss every day to minimize the ability of these bacteria to damage your tooth enamel.
- Use mouthwashes or antiseptics because some of them are designed to kill the Streptococcus mutant bacteria.
- Fluoride has been shown to strengthen tooth enamel.
- Eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.
- Substitute the sugar consumption with sucrose. It will help you in your daily fight against cavities.
- Avoid sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Also, carbohydrates can hurt our teeth.
By following the above instructions, you will introduce a safe, effective way for preventing and perhaps even stopping tooth decay altogether.
This precautionary measures can prevent tooth decay and may even reverse cavities allowing your body to heal its self.
Do you have caries? Have you ever thought that your bad habits and hygiene can bring holes in your teeth? After finding out what sugary foods can generate, are you still going to consume them? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.