Cavities. What Are They ?

A cavity is the destruction of dental tissue due to acids produced by bacterias that are deposited in the tooth's surface, this damage is influenced by our lifestyle, such as dental habits, the type of toothpaste we us and also meals with high concentrations of sugar.
Cavities can appear in any surface of the tooth, like the root, the crown and underneath old restaurations of composite or amalgam.


How to prevent cavities?

Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day, floss everyday to eliminate the acumulation of food between teeth.
Go to a dental checkup every 6 months. Prevention is better than restauration.
Have a balanced diet, try to avoid starch and sugar in the meals. Avoid eating between meals.
Use dental products that contain fluoride, this will make your teeth stronger.
Make sure that the concentration of fluoride in the water is not too high because this can cause not only cavities but many other complications to your teeth and more important to your children teeth erupted or not.

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