Dental Cavities- Ways to Prevent
Dental cavities or caries is a breakdown of teeth due to bacteria which are common among kids and teenagers. Here are some ways to prevent dental cavities. To know more, http://www.stlkidsdentistry.com/
Dental cavities or caries is a breakdown of teeth due to bacteria which are common among kids and teenagers. Here are some ways to prevent dental cavities. To know more, http://www.stlkidsdentistry.com/
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<strong>Dental</strong> <strong>Cavities</strong> and <strong>Ways</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>Prevent</strong> Them<br />
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What are dental cavities?<br />
<strong>Cavities</strong> are also called caries which are permanent damaged<br />
spots in the hard surface of the teeth that progress in<strong>to</strong> small<br />
or large holes that can only be repaired by dentists.<br />
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How do they cause?<br />
<strong>Cavities</strong> are particularly seen in young children and teenagers<br />
those who do not practice a proper oral hygiene. The process<br />
of <strong>to</strong>oth decay involves,<br />
• Plaque Build Up<br />
• Plaque Damages Teeth<br />
• Decay and Destruction<br />
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Signs and Symp<strong>to</strong>ms<br />
Based on the location of cavities and level of decay, different<br />
signs and symp<strong>to</strong>ms may arise. When the cavity starts, there<br />
may be no early symp<strong>to</strong>ms. But when it spreads larger, signs<br />
and symp<strong>to</strong>ms will be visible and that includes,<br />
• Tooth pain, especially when biting down<br />
• White, brown, or black spots on the decayed teeth<br />
• Small or large holes in the teeth visible <strong>to</strong> the naked eye<br />
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How <strong>to</strong> prevent dental cavities?<br />
Brush your teeth with fluoride <strong>to</strong>othpaste before going <strong>to</strong><br />
bed. It’s recommended <strong>to</strong> brush twice a day.<br />
• Visit a dentist regularly and perform regular checkups &<br />
maintenance<br />
• Avoid continual sipping and snacking<br />
• Use mouth washes after taking meals<br />
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Importance of healthy diet<br />
For good dental health, eat a variety of foods. Choose foods<br />
from each of the five major food groups:<br />
• milk, cheese and yogurt<br />
• vegetables<br />
• meat, poultry and fish<br />
• breads, cereals and other grain products<br />
• fruits<br />
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Midwest Pediatric Dentistry- To prevent your Kids form<br />
<strong>Cavities</strong><br />
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Children. They focus on prevention of oral diseases, child<br />
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