A cavity in the tooth is an acquired decay of hard dental tissues. Tooth cavity has been in existence since the Stone Age and with the advancement of civilization and especially changes in diet that came with this development, tooth decay has carried on rising. A very important part is played by the conversion from natural diets with higher fibers to chemically and mechanically treated foods. The incidence of cavities in different areas varies greatly, which is basically thanks to the arrival of precautionary measures.
The onset of cavities is generally influenced by a number of factors. The basic underlying cause is accumulation of dental plaque. This is a soft coating, which is builds up in places difficult to access by your tooth brush. Such places are the neck of the teeth, and spaces between the teeth (interdental spaces). The amount of plaque in each individual differs and isn’t just primarily based on oral hygiene, but also on the the food one eats. Furthermore, plaque is not just the sole cause of dental caries (cavities), but also assists in the advancement of periodontal disease000000000000000000000000000 . Plaque contains large amounts of bacteria and bacterial products established in the salivary base. The formation of a hole in the tooth caused by a cavity is therefore based on four main factors, namely: the presence of bacteria, carbs (from food), resistance of hard dental tissues and time.
Risk indicators for development of dental caries (cavities)
The most important risk factor is poor oral cleanliness. As well as this, frequent intake of simple sugars (sweets), drinking acidic and sweet drinks (including fruit juice, not just pop or soda), diminished saliva production, a history of accelerated tooth decay in the family, or swelling of the esophagus (gastro esophageal reflux disease) and thus harming the tooth structure and making allowance for easier development of a dental cavity.
Prevention of tooth decay
Treatment of dental cavities is generally not cheap, even if you are fully or partially covered by insurance. So preventing your tooth from tooth decay is the most effective way to help avoid any potential issues. Prevention is directed primarily against the factors that help cause cavities – plaque and carbohydrates. The occurrence of a tooth cavity is best prevented by correct and regular dental hygiene, diet modification and usage of fluoride to increase the resistance of tooth tissue. Saliva stimulating diets are also effective. Replacing your brush should be done approximately every 60 days. Though the brush may look okay, the fibers are already frayed and slightly unclean and may cause damage to the gum at this point.
Toothpaste often contains fluoride, which enhances the hardness of dental tissues. Shops today are filled with series of fluoride containing toothpaste. Typically, children’s fluoride toothpaste contains less; because a child could end up swallowing the paste.
The last and most important part of prevention is a bi-yearly check-up by a dentist. This is to monitor your teeth and oral cleanliness in order to prevent it from developing a tooth cavity.
Kemi Jones writes for Newmarket Dentist. Call our office toll free at 1-877-283-0497 or visit our Bradford Family Dentist website for articles, information, and answers to your questions.
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