Six Best Tips For Your Oral Health - Before we get to the top end, let us briefly discuss how the tooth is built. We all know the outside is a layer of enamel. The next layer is the dentin, and the deepest part of the pulp.
Now let’s talk about how cavities are formed. There are about 20000000000 bacteria in your mouth at any given time. These bacteria feed on food particles left in between your teeth after eating. They on all types of sugars like fructose and glucose, and starch. Sugar and starch in everything we consume.
Streptococcal bacteria, which are only one of about six hundred and six hundred and fifty different species, consume the sugars and starches. These bacteria then produce waste products called lactic acid. Lactic acid gradually dissolves tooth enamel that causes a cavity. They live in a dentist removes plaque during cleaning.
When the cavity is left which will be formed. If a cavity is left untreated it will erode into the dentin, and eventually tooth pulp. When the pulp of the tooth is compromised tooth to die and needed root canal.
Here are six tips above to prevent tooth decay.
1. Minimize sweets and sweet foods like candy and cake. Control your starch intake.
2. Brush at least twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. Use your electric toothbrush, if possible with a soft brush to avoid damage to the gums.
3. If you cannot get an electric toothbrush then I suggest that you use a feather brush gently in a circular motion for at least two minutes each brushing.
4. Scrape your tongue, this will reduce the bacteria in your mouth by millions. You can get a tongue scraper at any pharmacy or drug store.
5. Floss once a day and use a good rinse to kill bacteria.
6. Visit your dentist twice a year and at the first sign of tooth pain or sensitivity.