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Facts You Should Know About Dental Cavities

Posted on 7/26/2021 by Giri Palani

Dental cavities have plagued humans for thousands of years. Bacteria collects on the surface of the teeth and mixes with saliva and food particles to form a substance known as plaque. When you run your tongue over your teeth and feel a rough substance, you have plaque. If not cleaned properly, plaque hardens to form a substance known as tartar, which is much more difficult to remove using your toothbrush. After a while, bacteria in the tartar make an entry into your tooth, causing a cavity in the process.

Therefore, to keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will need to get rid of and avoid cavities. To effectively fight dental cavities, here are a few facts that you should know about them.

Cavities Are Not Dependent on Age

Many people have the misconception that cavities are standard for elderly members of society. A cavity forms due to bacterial infection, which does not choose its victims based on age. This misconception has led many elderly patients to ignore the treatment of their cavities.

Sugary Drinks and Snacks Make the Problem Worse

Bacteria feed on sugars in your food. As bacteria grows and spreads, it produces acids as a by-product. This acid weakens the enamel, damaging your teeth in the process. Sugary snacks and soft drinks are popular sources of energy but may contain sugars damaging your dental health.

Cavity Leads to Tooth Decay and Other Dental Problems

Cavities form an opening into your tooth where there is no protection from infection. Once it finds its way in, your whole jaw is at risk of infection. Diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis come as a result of bacterial infections in the teeth or gums.

The best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy is to visit the dental clinic regularly. Our professionals at the clinic will accurately diagnose and treat any signs of cavity or disease. They will also help you prevent future infections by cleaning out the bacteria. Visit our clinics today to get rid of your cavity problem.

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Since graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry and completing a residency with Cedars-Sinai Hospital, during which he served as chief resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at UCLA, Dr. Giri Palani, DDS, FICOI has led the way in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Featuring cutting-edge technology, his Palani Center for Dental Implants has created not only healthier smiles but healthier lives, as well.

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