How do you get dental cavities?

Small holes in the hard surface of the teeth are called Dental cavities or caries. Dental cavities are caused by bacteria on the surface of teeth creating acid out of sugar. In scientific term it is caused by a bacterium known as Streptococcus mutans.

A sticky film known as plaque is formed near the teeth by this bacteria. It affects the teeth by removing minerals from your enamel. An enamel is a coating of the teeth made of calcium and phosphate. The erosion caused by plaque creates small holes in the enamel. It slowly spreads spreads into the dentin layer underneath the enamel where the cavity forms. A complete health solution and tips for your family and even for yourself.

Here are few home remedies to get rid of cavities at its early phase.

As explained above enamel which is made of calcium gets eroded. So basically cavities are caused by lack of vitamin D in the diet. When you add vitamin D to your diet, there is a a reduction in cavities. Grain products basically stick on the teeth. So taking care while eating grain products or avoiding intake of grain products also helps to get rid of cavity.

Few other factors causing cavities and home tips for dental care:

1. Sugar-free gum

Sugar free chewing gum can help prevent tooth decay. Chewing sugar free gums helps to remineralize enamel. If you chew gum after a meal, you may be helping to protect your teeth and promote oral health. Chewing gums that contain Xylitol stimulates saliva flow and raises the pH of plaque. But there is no crude study on this.

You may also try for sugar-free chewing gums that contain Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP). It helps to reduce S. mutans much better than the chewing gums with xylitol component.

Please Note: Chewing gum be sugarless or with sugar is not a substitute for a regular oral care routine. Tooth brushing twice a day and daily proper flossing with quality dental care products is a must.

2. Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important to help absorb calcium and phosphate from the food you eat. There is an inverse relationship between eating foods high in vitamin D and calcium, like yogurt, and cavities in young children. Without proper Vitamin D in your diet, your entire mouth would suffer from calcium deficiency, leading to underdeveloped teeth, gum disease, and tooth decay. Dental caries in children can be reduced by up to 50 percent by increasing intake of Vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from dairy products, like milk, cheese, Paneer and yogurt. You can also get vitamin D from the egg, fish, cod liver oil and of course the Sun.

Vitamin D deficiency is also linked to respiratory infections, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other ailments.

3. Brush with fluoride toothpaste

Fluoride plays a vital role in preventing dental caries and remineralizing the enamel. As per the studies, it is said that regular brushing of teeth with a fluoride toothpaste prevents cavities. Let us prove it.

As explained earlier, Plague causes erosion in enamel. We need saliva to wash away those bacteria that causes plaque in our mouth. But most of the allopathy medicines that are available in the chemist dry the mouth out to a greater extent. That’s why it’s so important for older adults to brush and floss regularly, While brushing, choosing the right toothpaste and toothbrush and their regular replacement is important. A proper brushing and flossing technique is very crucial in maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

4. Sugar deficit in your diet

You must have heard this a lot of times from your dentist. “Stop eating Sugar” Though sweet tooth is very common in humans after a regular meal, you should be aware of the consequences of eating sugar. Sugar is the most important risk factor for dental cavities. Sugar attracts harmful bacteria that destroy the tooth’s enamel causing plague, which can gradually lead to cavity in the affected tooth. Reducing your sugar intake to less than 10 percent of your total caloric intake for the day is highly recommended for better health and dental care. Avoid eating sugar at night.

Kindly brush as soon as possible after eating sugar.

Seeing a dentist

If you face pain in your tooth while eating or any other symptoms due to cavities, please take proper advice from your Dentist. If pain increases it may lead to irritation, mouth odour, and may become unbearable. One should have a regular dental check-up with regular teeth cleaning. It is the best way to catch a cavity before it gets worse. Early diagnosis means easier dental treatment.

Few Dental services at the dentist clinic for a cavity may include:

• Fluoride prescription:  If you suffer from deep cavitiy, mouth odour, sensitivity or pain, You dentist may prescribe you for some professional fluoride for dental care.
• Filling the cavity:  When your dental caries progress beyond the enamel, regular teeth filling done by the Dentist will help in quick cure.
• Dental Crowns:  A dental crowns is a custom-fitted covering also known as dental cap placed over the tooth to treat extensive decay.
• Root canals:  When tooth decay reaches the inner material of your tooth (pulp), a root canal may be necessary.
• Tooth extractions:  This is the last option when the Dentist experiences several tooth decay.

Dental Chiang Mai services provide quality advanced dental services in a safe and friendly environment. So if you are in Thailand or looking for Dental tourism, visit Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. It is calm and peaceful and this is evident in the kindness of local people and is quite reasonable compared to other countries.

The bottom line

Vitamin D, chewing gum, and other home remedies will not eliminate your cavity completely but will help preventing from getting bigger.

Prevention is better than cure, so keep regular Dentist visits to repair cavities at early stage.