{"id":101,"date":"2019-12-05T20:04:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T20:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2020-01-15T20:04:37","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T20:04:37","slug":"reasonsprone-cavities-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/2019\/12\/05\/reasonsprone-cavities-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why You Might Be More Prone to Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You use fluoride toothpaste to brush\nyour teeth<\/a> twice a day. You floss daily to make sure no food particles\nremain between your teeth. To top it all off, you even rinse with mouthwash\nevery morning. But somehow, you still get more cavities than your friend who\nbarely even flosses. Why is that? A dentist is here to explain five reasons why\nyou might be more likely to get cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Diet <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When trying to cut cavities out of your life, the first\nthing you should look at is what you\u2019re eating. Consuming too much sugar is an\noral health mistake that far too many people make. Unless you brush and floss\nimmediately after eating, sugar collects on and in between your teeth. The bacteria\nin your mouth then feast on this sugar and produce a harmful waste product that\nerodes tooth enamel, which is what causes cavities. Make some simple switches\nto cut down on this. Substitute Sodas, juices, and candy with water and crunchy\nfruits and vegetables, which naturally scrub your teeth clean as you chew them.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Oral Bacteria <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bacteria in some people\u2019s mouths are more aggressive than\nothers when reacting with sugars. This means that some people\u2019s teeth are more\nvulnerable to acid attacks from these bacteria. To combat this, add rinsing\nwith an antibacterial mouthwash to your daily dental hygiene regimen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Tooth Shape <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some teeth, particular the molars, have naturally deep\ngrooves that can trap bits of food and attract bacteria. Moreover, these\ngrooves are harder to effectively clean than other parts of the teeth. This is\nwhy it\u2019s crucial to brush as thoroughly as possible, especially your back\nteeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Receding Gums <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your gums pull back far enough, the roots of your teeth\ncould be exposed, becoming easy targets for bacteria. Brush lightly with a\nsuper-soft toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste to protect and strengthen these\nsensitive portions of your teeth. Additionally, visit your dentist to make sure\nthat your gum recession is not indicative of a larger health problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Dry Mouth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you feel thirsty all the time no matter what you do, your\nmouth might not have an adequate supply of saliva. This is detrimental to your\noral health because saliva washes out food particles that promote bacterial\ngrowth. To keep your saliva flowing, drink plenty of water throughout the day\nand rinse daily with an enamel-enhancing mouthwash. Talk to your dentist if the\ncondition doesn\u2019t improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just because you might be more prone to cavities doesn\u2019t mean\nyou can\u2019t stop yourself from getting them. Follow these steps and your teeth\nshould stay healthy and clean! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr.\nJon Davidson<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University\nof Detroit Mercy. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the\nIllinois Dental Association, and the Chicago Dental Society. He regularly takes\nwell above the state of Illinois\u2019 require amount of continuing education hours in\norder to stay up to date on the latest dental research. To contact his Skokie,\nIL practice, click\nhere.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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