Dental Cavities Care – How to Prevent Cavities Problems

Cavities are a pain – literally. But most people don’t understand why we get them in the first place. You probably know that poor dental hygiene will cause cavities, but do you know why brushing and flossing help to prevent cavities from forming?

In order to understand what goes into forming a cavity, you will first need to understand the key elements that go into creating the cavity. These key elements include saliva, plaque, pellicle and calculus. All of these elements exist naturally in your mouth so they can easily combine to form cavities.

Saliva is a very important part of protecting your teeth and keeping your mouth healthy overall. Saliva works to keep your teeth, gums and other tissues in your mouth moist and lubricated. In addition, while you are eating, saliva will help to break down your food and help to wash it away, down your throat. It will also help to wash away some of the food that has been stuck on your teeth. Finally, saliva will help to neutralize acids that exist in the mouth. In this way, saliva will help to protect our bodies against bacteria and different viruses.

After you brush your teeth, you might notice a slippery feeling on your teeth. That slippery feeling is a result of the proteins in saliva called pellicle. These pellicle coat your teeth just after you finish brushing them and absorb into the surface of the tooth. The pellicle will give your teeth an extra layer of protection against acids that can cause decay. You will be able to better protect yourself certain viruses and bacteria. Unfortunately, with the pellicle on your teeth, bacteria and microorganisms can attach to these pellicle and this is what will cause plaque.

If you looked at the white and sticky substance on your teeth (otherwise known as plaque), you would see that it is made up of bacteria, protozoa, microorganisms, yeast, mycoplasmas, food particles, body tissues, white blood cells and even viruses. Now do you feel more inclined to brush your teeth harder! Mere hours after you brush your teeth, you will notice that plaque will start to develop. After an hour of starting to accumulate, you will see a sharp increase in the plaque buildup. If you leave your plaque alone, microorganisms will join the mix and thicken the plaque, making it even more powerful on your teeth.

Bacteria are ever-present in your mouth and you can find both good and bad forms of bacteria. The good bacteria are there to help you fight against infections and colds, while the bad bacteria will aid in the decaying process. One of the worst bacteria is streptococcus mutans. These can produce acid while on the teeth. Lactobacillus attaches to the plaque on the teeth, but isn’t as destructive as streptococcus. You can find other bacteria that will also contribute to overall periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Brush your teeth to fight against these harmful bacteria and protect your teeth and body against disease today.

         

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