Tooth decay is caused by bacteria, bacteria ferment carbohydrates in foods generate acid. Acid soluble minerals of the teeth to create holes on the surface of tooth enamel called cavities.
Cavities can also be caused by defects of enamel. Enamel soluble in acid due to basic mineral components in the enamel surface. Enamel surfaces are more sunken, deep groove, easy to clean food but hard brush wash. Nutritious food is a source of bacteria, decay causing acid in the valley, valley.
How to prevent
To prevent tooth decay, the acid suppresses the tooth surface, hence reducing the amount of bacteria and carbohydrates present on the surface of the teeth, it is necessary to implement the following measures
- Brush your teeth clean (brushed correct method) after meals and before bed.
- Eating right way, not too many useless snacks throughout the day, not suck the rice, sucking candy, a bottle of milk in bed, ... Eat sweets after a meal, and then brush your teeth.
- Set the oral cavities
- Routine teeth period January 6 times.
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- Dental Hygiene further, note the braces. If you need to buy separate brushes for orthodontic patients. Areas should be flossing teeth get food books. Where do dentistry not only through the brush or toothpick remove all food particles that stick on rang.Nen Sealing grooves of chewing holes
- If you see the surface that appear clusters of white as chalk board, which is the new tooth decay at incipient. Should see a doctor immediately for treatment.