Tooth Decay Prevention

Tooth Decay Prevention

Tooth decay is one of the most easily prevented health problems. There are several known ways to lower the risk of dental cavities:

Abscess: A collection of pus that has formed in a body cavity or hollow.

Caries: The medical name for tooth cavities.

Dentin: A firm tissue that lies between the enamel and the pulp of a tooth.

Enamel: The hard, smooth, white outer surface of a tooth.

Plaque: A film that forms on the surface of teeth containing bacteria, saliva, and dead cells.

Pulp: The soft living material in the center of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerve endings.

Tartar: Hardened plaque.

• Brushing the teeth after each meal or snack and using dental floss once a day. Brushing is important because plaque starts to form within twenty minutes of finishing a meal. Flossing helps to remove food particles trapped between teeth.

• Limiting sweets and sugary drinks like soda or sweetened tea.

• Quitting smoking.

• Using a toothpaste that contains fluoride or having the dentist apply a fluoride solution to the teeth during a checkup. Fluoride is a chemical that helps to prevent tooth decay by protecting the minerals in tooth enamel. According to the CDC, people in com- munities that have added fluoride to their drinking water have 29 percent fewer cavities.

• Sealants. Sealants are protective plastic coatings applied to the sur- faces of the back teeth that are most likely to develop cavities. They need to be replaced every few years.

• Antibacterial mouthwashes. Dentists sometimes recommend these for people who are vulnerable to tooth decay because of their med- ical conditions.

• Having regular dental checkups and necessary treatments.

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