{"id":232,"date":"2017-09-27T01:25:58","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T05:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=232"},"modified":"2019-08-16T01:31:55","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T05:31:55","slug":"the-story-of-caries-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/the-story-of-caries-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"The Story of Caries Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If we told you that your mouth is the site of a constant battle between teeth and bacteria, would you believe us? Alright, maybe it\u2019s not that dramatic, but the fact that Cypress teeth are always at risk of developing dental caries is no exaggeration. In case you\u2019ve never heard about caries, Dr. Kyle Todd<\/a> is going to take this opportunity to shed some light on what it is, how to stop it, and what Cypress Springs Family Dentistry can do to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dental Caries, Tooth Decay, and Cavities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do dental caries and tooth decay have in common? A lot \u2013 actually, they are the exact same thing. When bacteria interact with carbohydrates as they are broken down in the mouth, they ferment and produce lactic acid, which eats away at the structures of the teeth. Considered the most prevalent chronic disease among adults and children, this condition is called dental caries, or tooth decay. Without proper care and regular dental appointments, the acid from bacteria will eat away the surface layer of the tooth, creating a hole, or cavity. In other words, dental caries (tooth decay) is the cause of cavities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caries Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth decay is a bacterial infection that results from sugars breaking down in the mouth. In order for a caries formation to take place, there must be bacteria and sugar present on a tooth surface. For most Cypress residents with a normal diet, the components of tooth decay are already in place. However, Dr. Kyle Todd reminds us that it takes time, sometimes even several years, for the acidic demineralization (acids eating away at the tooth) process to result in a cavity. The simplest ways to limit your risk of getting a cavity are to eat less sugar, brush and floss regularly, and visit <\/strong>Cypress Springs Family Dentistry<\/strong><\/a> for your twice yearly cleanings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to know more about dental caries? Here are some facts to beef up your oral health knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n