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California Dental Insurance, Dental health care, Understanding Tooth Decay

06/18/12 11:20 AM

What is tooth decay and how do we get cavities.   Tooth decay is the destruction of the outer surface of a tooth from acid forming bacteria that is produced by food containing carbohydrates.

How to Prevent Tooth Decay:    Brush your teeth twice a day with a tooth paste that contains fluoride. Preferably, brush after each meal and before bedtime to help reduce the bacteria from staying on your teeth for a certain length of time.

You may wish to consider these helpful tips as well:    Floss your teeth daily to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.  Check with your dentist regarding the use of a supplemental fluoride which strengthens your teeth and helps prevents tooth decay.   Consider dental sealants which is a plastic like substance placed on the top of molars to protect the teeth from decay.  Use mouth wash with fluoride.  Many of them kill 50% or more of the bacteria that cause tooth decay.  Chewing gum with the ingredient Xylitol © may also kill some of the bacteria which causes tooth decay.

Posted on 06/18/12 11:20 AM | by California Dental | in California Dental Insurance | Comments Off on California Dental Insurance, Dental health care, Understanding Tooth Decay
 

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