Cavity Buster Dental Cavities Eliminated

By Felicia M. Nesbit, DDS, PC

Nesbit Center of Dental Excellence

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Cavity Buster Dental Cavities Eliminated

Cavities of the teeth, which are known as dental caries to dental professionals, is a bacterial disease of the mouth. The most prevalent bacteria invader is Streptococcus Mutans. Many factors contribute to this bacteria's ability to thrive in the mouth and cause destruction. This bacteria can also be transferred to others from saliva contact.

The bacteria live off sugar, and the byproduct of this produces an acid that attacks the teeth and dissolves them away. A dentist must treat the teeth. Otherwise, the bacteria will spread and cause rampant destruction. If a person's mouth is acidic, which happens from drinking soda and eating a processed diet, the tooth destruction is accelerated. A film is formed on the teeth, known as dental plague, within a 24-hour period. This is where the bacteria live. The plaque needs to be removed by brushing 2-3 times per day, and flossing or by using a waterpik.

A person's diet needs to be as healthy as possible and include lots of vegetables to help maintain a proper pH level. There are many books and information available on balancing the body's pH levels, which helps our mouth and our total body health.

Foods that stick to the teeth need to be avoided on a continual basis. This includes candy as well as some crackers. Try to brush off any food stuck to our teeth as soon as possible.

There are also other beneficial products available from vitamin companies and your dental professional.

EvoraPro is a probiotic mint that replenishes healthy bacteria in the mouth and causes Streptococcus Mutans to be eliminated. It also freshens breath and whitens teeth.

Theramints or Spry mints are made from xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that breaks down differently than sugar and helps maintain a neutral pH of the mouth. Streptococcus Mutans is unable to digest xylitol so their growth is greatly reduced.

MI Paste is another product, which contains Recaldent. Recaldent releases calcium and phosphate and is absorbed by the teeth. These minerals help to protect and rebuild tooth surfaces. This can be very beneficial for white spots on the enamel, sensitivity, dry mouth, and also maintains pH balance.

Please do all you can to promote dental health because our teeth are essential for proper nutrition and optimal health.