01/08/2022
Other reasons for a susceptibility to tooth decay include:
📍Mouth bacteria
Some people have a higher count of decay-causing bacteria in their mouths, or have less fluoride ions to protect their teeth. In these people, it may be a little more challenging to keep the teeth decay-free.
📍A bad diet
Despite how well you may be looking after your teeth with brushing and flossing, if you’re regularly snacking on foods high in sugar or drinking colas or juices, you’re putting your teeth in harm’s way. The more exposures your teeth have to sugars, the more your tooth enamel will be attacked by acid (ultimately leading to cavities). A healthy diet low in processed or sugary foods and composed of plenty of nutritious, fresh produce is excellent for your smile – and for the rest of you, too!
📍Shape of tooth/teeth
It’s true! It’s definitely typical for a patient to have very deep grooves (pits and fissures) in their molar(s) which can make it quite difficult, if not impossible to effectively clean the whole area with a tooth brush. Luckily, dental sealants are an available treatment that can seal off these debris-trapping areas to prevent cavities… and our Toronto dentist offers this!
📍Health conditions
There are certain health conditions or medications that lead to dry mouth, which creates an environment in the mouth that is perfect for destructive bacteria to thrive. Smoking is also a big culprit of dry mouth, so if you smoke, striving to quit ASAP will benefit your oral health in more ways than one.
