Teeth Care

Sugar-laden chocolate bar are not the simply reason of cavities. Tooth perishes in fact results when microbes in your mouth feed on food remains & generate acid as an offshoot. This merge of food, acid, saliva & germs cling to your teeth as plaque which can erode teeth enamel & cause cavities to form.

No issue what you devour, cavities will not form without the help of such germs. These microbes can spread from mouth to oral cavity via sneezing, shared food & utensils, making cavities infectious.

According to a study tooth decompose is one of the most common transferable oral diseases. Researchers found that 30 percent of 3-month-old, 60 percent of 6-month old & nearly 80 percent of 2-year old were infected with cavity causing streptococcus mutants bacteria, a injure that’s especially likely to cause cavities. Researchers found that children caught germs from their mothers those with a history of cavities were more likely to pass the bacteria along to their children. As an adult you are a far less susceptible to germs spread than children because they have not resistance yet.

Here are few tips preventing cavity spread in your family.

Go to dentist to keep from passing on a cavity your first step should be to schedule a dental check up. While warning signs such as tooth sensitivity, pain or visible holes in teeth are cavity clues one of the biggest mistakes patients is to avoid the dentist until they are in pain. Regular cleanings can help prevent decay from turning into cavities & reduce levels of cavity causing bacteria in your mouth.
Chew sugar free gum stuck between meals: Pick a product with the non-natural sweetener xylitol and chew it three times a day for at least five minutes. Xylitol boost saliva creation, which helps fight of bad bacteria.
Don’t Over Share: If you have adolescent kids avoid sharing utensils them or tasting food earlier than serve it to them. Cover your mouth when you sneeze and if you are really concerned, may be kiss your kid on the cheeks instead of the lips.
Be Good Dental Patient: Heed the hygienist advice. Brush frequently (in the morning, at night & after meal) floss daily and put a cup on sugary drinks and snakes. Try to instill the same tooth friendly habits in your child. With infants clean your baby teeth with a soft cloth or gauze pad as soon as they start to come in you can switch to a soft toothbrush when more teeth emerge.