Most people know that cavities are caused by poor oral hygiene and eating sugary foods. But those aren’t the only contributors.  Did you know about these other four causes of cavities?

1-Deep Tooth Crevices & Enamel Issues
Enamel issues and deep crevices create perfect breeding grounds for bacteria and plaque growth. They also can lead to tooth decay. If you have these problems, you’ll likely need dental sealants – an easy, quick and painless procedure – before your teeth become infected.

2-Dry Mouth Issues
Saliva helps protect your teeth from plaque. But if you have a dry mouth – a side effect from medications, a symptom of diabetes, or a genetic attribute – you’re more likely to suffer from tooth decay. If you have dry mouth, routine visits to the dentist are important for preventing cavities.

3-Tooth Grinding
Many of us grind our teeth without even realizing it. You might do it while you’re stressed or asleep, and many people aren’t even aware of how this can damage their teeth. Grinding your teeth wears down the outer layer of your enamel and leads to decay. However, you can save your teeth with a night guard and Bella Dental Services can help create a custom one for you.

4-Genetics
Many people suffer from tooth decay because of their genes. Not only do you inherit the color of your eyes and hair, but you may also inherit deep tooth crevices and enamel issues. So if you’re prone to cavities, it isn’t always because of something you did (or didn’t) do. Routine dental visits can help protect your teeth and maximize the health of your smile.

Talk to your dentist to make sure you’re protecting your teeth from these common, but lesser-known causes of cavities.

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Did you know that saliva plays a crucial role in your oral health care by working to neutralize harmful acids and rinsing away plaque buildup? Yes, it’s true! Thus, it is essential to make sure you have saliva production in your mouth. To assist with saliva production, consider chewing gum after meals.

In order to protect your smile, always looking for new ways to keep your smile safe. This includes brushing your teeth whenever possible. In addition, keeping your mouth clean from harmful acids due to foods will be necessary. However, your teeth are vulnerable after eating, so brushing directly after a meal is not advisable, so alternative cleaning tools will be needed. One highly effective treatment to consider is chewing sugarless gum.

By chewing sugarless gum for a period of roughly 20 minutes after meals, you can effectively help treat and prevent the risks of harmful acids. This is because sugarless gum will help form saliva, which is a natural substance in your body. Saliva is exceptionally effective for neutralizing acids, washing away food and other debris, and providing disease-fighting properties for your smile.

Chewing sugarless gum has also been proven to help promote the formation of saliva to help treat and prevent heartburn. Heartburn arises when stomach acids travel up through your esophagus and into your mouth. When these acids reach your teeth, dental erosion can occur. The saliva will be needed to help neutralize the acids and wash them away to protect your teeth and gums.

Don’t let your smile get left behind without first visiting with us to discuss advanced oral health care treatments. If you would like to book an exam for superior oral health care treatments with Dr. Roderick S. Cooper and the rest of our team at Bella Dental, you are welcome to call our dentist office at 770-921-9000 for an appointment in Tucker, Georgia. Our team always looks forward to seeing you and assisting you in any way we can.

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By chewing sugarless gum, your mouth will be forced to create extra saliva. It is the saliva, not the gum, that actively fights cavities. It’s your mouth’s natural defence! For the same reason that dry mouth symptoms can damage your teeth, gum can help your teeth. Saliva not only washes away harmful bacteria that cause plaque, but it can even neutralize dangerous acids responsible for tooth decay. Chewing regular gum can also promote saliva, but the sugars in the gum feed the very bacteria the saliva is trying to wash away–negating the benefits of gum-chewing. Stick with sugar-free gum with the ADA Seal of Approval to make sure you are getting a product that does what it says it will do–help YOU fight cavities!

Chewing gum has even been shown to combat the effects of heartburn. An occurance not usually associated with oral health, heartburn is caused by acids from the stomach traveling up the esophagus and slowly wearing away these tissues. However if the acids reach your mouth, can also damage your teeth! Sugarless gum can help protect your teeth from the acids and sometimes even prevent heartburn from occurring.

Our team at Bella Dental specializes in a variety of dentistry procedures to suit all your needs. If you would like an oral exam from Dr. Roderick S. Cooper, please book an appointment to come see us at our dentist office in Tucker, Georgia. We can be reached at 770-921-9000. We are here to help you get the smile of your dreams!

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