Tips To Prevent Tooth Decay
Tooth Decay ( Dental caries) is destruction of tooth structure due to constant deposition of plaque (sticky film of bacteria) which when comes in contact with sugars releases acid and form cavities. Bacteria in mouth ferment sugars to form cavities which eventually destroys enamel. This can happen if you eat or drink often, especially foods and drinks containing sugar and starches. The repeated cycles of these “acid attacks” will cause the enamel to continue to lose minerals. Over time, the enamel is weakened and then destroyed, forming a cavity and innermost layer pulp. This is an irreversible process. It is more common among children. Young children are at risk for “early childhood caries,” sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay, which is severe tooth decay in baby teeth. Our teeth comprises of 3 layers: Outermost hard and mineralized tissue known as ENAMEL, inner layer DENTIN and soft tissue which is innermost known as PULP.ENAMEL is hardest tissue in the body equivalent to bone...