Health Update

For cavities to develop in the tooth, there has to be tooth acid-producing bacteria around teeth, as well as food for the bacteria to eat. Teeth are susceptible to decay and will have little or no fluoride in the enamel to combat the plaque. Fluoride can destroy the decay, but it will not be able to do much once the decay has begun to eat the teeth.

Poor hygiene habits allow the plaque and tartar build around the teeth and accelerate the process of decomposition. Even if your mouth has a lot of bacteria that is always present, only one type will generate acid that causes tooth decay. Some people have active decay, which is always present in their mouths. Parents with active decay can easily switch to the disintegration of a child or a loved one, through eating, drinking from the same glass, or even kissing.

Once the decay moves into the enamel of the tooth, it is a very slow progress. Once he did, thanks to the second layer of enamel, it will spread faster as it headed towards the pulp. The pulp is a key area of the tooth because it contains the nerves and blood. That’s where the pain is most intense, as the decay begin to eat at the nerves.

Although the decay can take 2 – 3 years to go through the enamel, it can make to the dentin in less than a year. Once it travels to dentin, cavities can destroy most of tooth structure in the space of a few weeks or even months. Most preventable type of tooth decay known as smooth decay, also develops the slowest. It starts as a blank in place of teeth, where bacteria dissolves the enamel. Smooth decay is very common to those with 20 – 30 years of age.

In a fissure or crack, the degradation is a little more serious, forming along the grooves on the sides of chewing molars. It progresses more rapidly, and can eat your teeth much faster than good cavities. Because of the narrowness of grooves being, it can be difficult to clean them regularly with brushing. Even though you brush on a regular basis, this type of decay is difficult to prevent, without going to the dentist for your regular checkups and cleaning.

The last type of decay, known as root decay, starts at the surface of the root. Root decay is common with the middle-aged. It is generally the result of dry mouth, a lot of sugar, or not taking care of your teeth. Root decay is the most difficult to prevent, and the most severe tooth decay. It can eat teeth fast, leaving you no choice but to get the affected teeth removed.

Tooth decay is no laughing matter, and should always be treated before it has time to spread and reach more teeth. If you visit your dentist for regular checkups and cleaning, you can normally prevent tooth decay. You should always brush on a daily basis, and use a mouthwash such as Scope and Listerine to kill bacteria. Bacteria are always present in the mouth, but you can use mouthwash to kill it. If you take care of your teeth and follow the advice of your dentist, you can normally prevent tooth decay before it has a chance to eat teeth.