Causes of Tooth Decay – By Dentists in Bozeman, MT

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• She laughs at everything you say. Why? Because
  she has fine teeth.
• - Benjamin Franklin

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• What Causes Tooth Decay?

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• Unhealthy Diet
• Consuming food and drinks that have
  carbohydrates, especially snacking between meals,
  will increase the risk of tooth decay. Most of us
  have a conception that only sweet and sticky
  foods and drinks like chocolates, sugar, sweets,
  fizzy drinks, etc. cause tooth decay. But, many
  of us are not aware that starchy foods like
  biscuits, white bread and foods that contain high
  carbohydrates also causes tooth decay.

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• Poor Oral Hygiene
• Not brushing and flossing the teeth regularly
  will undoubtedly cause tooth decay. It is
  recommended to brush your teeth at least twice a
  day using a fluoride toothpaste. Regular brushing
  and flossing reduces the risk of tooth decay by
  25.

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• Dry Mouth
• Dry mouth is also known as Xerostomia. Lack of
  saliva causes dry mouth. The purpose of saliva is
  to reduce the acid attack on your teeth and keep
  them clean. Thus, if you have lower levels of
  saliva, your teeth are easily exposed to acid
  thus, causing tooth decay.

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• Smoking and Alcohol
• There is an increased risk of tooth decay in
  people who smoke and drink alcohol regularly.
  This is because tobacco reduces the production of
  saliva that is responsible to keep your teeth
  clean and free from acid and alcohol contributes
  to the erosion of tooth enamel.

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• Contact Bozeman Dental Associates
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• Website www.bozemandentalassoc.com