Things You Do That Cause Tooth Decay

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• THINGS YOU DO THAT CAUSE TOOTH DECAY

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• Since you first learned how to brush your teeth,
  you have been told about the importance of
  maintaining a daily dental hygiene routine.

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• One that includes brushing twice a day, flossing,
  and using a mouth rinse.

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• You also know about the importance of visiting
  your dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and an
  exam.

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• But, even though you do all of this

did you know that you can still have tooth decay?
There are numerous personal habits that may
encourage tooth decay.
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• Plaque is the sticky bacterial substance that
  collects around your teeth and gum lines when you
  eat or drink sugars and carbohydrates.

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• When plaque accumulates, it produces a form of
  acid that can eat away at tooth enamel.

• This can cause tiny holes that result in tooth
  decay.

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• Plaque is also a major factor in gum tissue
  infections.

• This can cause tiny holes that result in tooth
  decay.

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• Tooth decay is a dental problem that does not
  repair itself and will need to be cared for by a
  dentist.

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• Lets look at some of the ways that your personal
  habits might be contributing to tooth decay.

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• BRUXISM

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• This is the term used for grinding ones teeth.

Whether awake or sleeping, millions of people
grind their teeth when stressed or nervous.
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• This habit can cause cracking or chipped teeth,
  loosened teeth, and tooth loss.

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• If left untreated, bruxism can lead to other
  health problems such as a sore or tender jaw, gum
  disease, neck pain and earaches.

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• FOODS

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• Diets that are high in foods containing carbs and
  sugar provide an ideal environment for the growth
  of plaque.

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• The longer that plaque remains on the teeth, the
  more the teeth are exposed to possible tooth
  decay.

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• The bacterial acid that is produced by carbs and
  sugar remain active for 15 to 20 minutes after
  entering the mouth.

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• Flossing after meals and drinking fluoridated
  water while eating helps to reduce the amount of
  bacteria exposure on the teeth.

Fluoride helps strengthen the teeth and prevent
tooth decay.
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• DRINKS

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• Any liquid which contains sugars or acids can
  expose tooth enamel to erosion that can result in
  tooth decay , including

• Coffee

• Sports drinks

• Tea

• Fruit juices

• Sodas

• Alcohol

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• Rinsing the mouth with fluoridated water after
  drinking other beverages can reduce bacteria and
  stains remaining on the teeth.

Using a straw may also reduce bacteria that can
remain on the teeth.
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• SPORTS

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• Participating in contact sports, including the
  martial arts, without wearing a protective mouth
  guard, leaves a person open to damaged, broken,
  or knocked out teeth.

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• Annually, more than 5 million teeth are lost
  because of sports related damage.

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• At the same time, the American Dental Association
  estimates that every year, the use of mouth
  guards while playing sports have saved several
  hundred thousand teeth from being damaged.

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• TOBACCO

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• In addition to the cancer risks associated with
  the use of tobacco products, including chewing
  tobacco

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• these products increase the risk of plaque and
  tartar accumulation on the teeth that leads to
  tooth decay and tooth loss.

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• The most effective defense against teeth, gum,
  and oral problems with tobacco is to STOP using
  these harmful products.

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If you are seeking professional dental
advice,it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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http//www.mychandlerdentists.com/
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