Archive for 'tooth decay' Category
tooth decay
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Dental caries — more commonly known as tooth decay — is the result of having too much acid-producing bacteria inside the mouth, which causes cavities to form. Unlike other medical conditions that can directly be linked to genetics, tooth decay is mainly caused when the delicate balance between disease causing and health promoting activities is ...
Fun Dental Facts, tooth decay
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Don't rush to brush: Waiting for 30 to 60 minutes after sipping on a soda gives teeth time to re-mineralize (essentially re-harden) after the acid softens the surface enamel. Basically, the saliva neutralizes the effects of the acid, by serving as a buffer. Intuitively you might think that brushing right away is the best thing ...
Sports Dentistry, tooth decay
Friday, February 5, 2010
Today dentists are seeing more and more patients with dental erosion making it an important topic that needs addressing. When confronted with this issue, patients are typically shocked to discover that one of the main culprits may be their favorite soda, fruit juice, or sports drink!
Dental erosion is the dissolving of the surface enamel of ...
tooth decay
Friday, February 5, 2010
With the common cold being the only disease more rampant, tooth decay is one of the world's oldest and most widespread diseases. In fact, it is a problem for more than 90% of US adults over age forty. To best understand dental decay, you should think of your mouth as an ecosystem where living organisms ...
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