Halloween is next week, and right after it the holiday season arrives. This means the risk of tooth decay is going to be much higher for kids and adults alike! Fortunately, we have treatments and tips for avoiding cavities. In today’s blog, your Dental Associates of Moreno Valley, CA, dental team talks about cavity prevention.
The Cause of Tooth Decay in Kids
What causes cavities to form in little smiles, as well as the smiles of adults too? Our teeth are composed of three main layers. The outermost is the protective enamel, which safeguards the teeth against cavities. Beneath this is the dentin, which makes up most of the tooth structure. Finally, at the center is the pulp, the nerve center of your tooth. Cavities form when harmful oral bacteria can bypass the enamel and reach the dentin. Infection means the decay has reached the pulp. Issues that weaken enamel include injury, teeth grinding, a diet high in sugar, poor brushing and flossing habits, and infrequent visits for dental cleanings. Your children may report pain in a tooth, and when that happens, they need to seek treatment right away!
Help With Children’s Dentistry
With children’s dentistry, we can conduct cleanings to remove all plaque and tartar for the teeth to keep the tooth enamel strong. Our team could also apply fluoride to the teeth in a varnish form every six months, which helps keep the outer enamel strong and fights tooth decay. Cavities often form in the rear of the mouth as these teeth are hard for kids to reach when they brush and floss. But we can coat these teeth in sealants, a thin acrylic layer that prevents food and drink particles from being trapped there. Applying them takes seconds, and they can last up to ten years!
Prevention At Home
You can also help safeguard their smiles at home by making sure they brush for two minutes when they wake up and again before bed, and that they floss every evening as well. Try to limit their sugar consumption too! If you have any questions about avoiding cavities, contact our team today.
Avoid the Terror of Tooth Decay!
We want to help you and your family enjoy strong smiles free of tooth decay. To find out more about keeping little smiles strong, contact us online, or give us a call at one of your local neighborhood Riverside Dental group locations:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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