{"id":2915,"date":"2014-11-21T20:19:23","date_gmt":"2014-11-21T20:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=2915"},"modified":"2014-11-21T20:19:23","modified_gmt":"2014-11-21T20:19:23","slug":"dental-decay-and-what-causes-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=2915","title":{"rendered":"Dental Decay and What Causes It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Q: \u00a0What factors increase your risk for dental decay?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

ANSWERED by DR. GRAYSON SELLERS<\/h3>\n
\"Dr.

Dr. Grayson Sellers<\/p><\/div>\n

Before answering your question, I like to remind all my patients that you don\u2019t have to be a kid to get cavities. \u00a0In fact, the average adult develops about 1 cavity per year. Factors that increase your risk for dental decay are:<\/p>\n

1-Dietary: \u00a0Better eating habits means better checkups. Avoid frequent snacks & sweetened drinks that expose teeth to damaging acids produced by oral bacteria. \u00a0Note: \u00a0sugars & starches are most harmful. \u00a0Popular choices that contain sugar include: specialty coffees, sodas and juices, & breath mints. \u00a0Beware of \u201chidden\u201d sugars and starches found in many \u201chealth\u201d items such as Calcium Supplements & Vitamin C Chewables, Antacids, Cough Remedies, Protein Bars\/Drinks, Weight Loss Bars\/Drinks, \u00a0& Canned Nutritional Supplements.<\/p>\n

2-Tobacco Use: Using tobacco products, especially sweet chewing tobacco, challenges your immune system & increases oral problems. \u00a0Also, tobacco products can damage gums & teeth & lead to gum recession. \u00a0Another significant effect of tobacco products is that it may lead to oral cancer.<\/p>\n

3-Dental Factors: \u00a0Your past or current dental conditions can mean a greater risk for cavities. \u00a0Here are some examples: \u00a0Gum Recession, Orthodontic Appliance, Dry Mouth, (Saliva is essential for cleansing the teeth & neutralizing acids produced by oral bacteria) Oral Hygiene, & Acidic Mouth (frequent vomiting).<\/p>\n

4-Medical Factors: \u00a0Certain medications & conditions can increase your risk of tooth decay. \u00a0Prescription & over-the-counter meds that lead to dry mouth include those used to treat: High blood pressure, Allergies, Depression\/Anxiety, Cancer, & Digestive disorders.<\/p>\n

Patients of all ages benefit from fluoride treatments. \u00a0Adults are especially prone to rapidly developing root cavities. \u00a0Professionally applied fluoride treatments are recommended for both adults & children & can reduce cavities by 30%. \u00a0Even as an adult, there are some things you never outgrow… like cavities.<\/p>\n

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