{"id":192,"date":"2019-08-08T18:03:17","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T18:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/?p=192"},"modified":"2019-09-10T18:03:26","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T18:03:26","slug":"4-ways-you-can-prevent-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/08\/4-ways-you-can-prevent-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways You Can Prevent Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_107487374__1566924294_57276-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man using electric toothbrush\" class=\"wp-image-193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_107487374__1566924294_57276-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_107487374__1566924294_57276-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_107487374__1566924294_57276.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly is a cavity? It\u2019s a hole in your tooth created\nby bacteria in your mouth. Whenever you eat, bacteria break down the food left\non your teeth into an acid that erodes you enamel, or the outer shell of your teeth.\nUntreated cavities can lead to serious infection, so you want to get them taken\ncare of as soon as possible, or better yet, keep them from forming in the first\nplace. Follow these 4 steps for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">cavity\nprevention.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Brush at Least Twice a Day <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a perfect world, we would all be able to brush after\nevery meal and snack, but that\u2019s just not possible for most of us. If you can\u2019t\nbrush after eating, at least swish some water around in your mouth to help\nremove food particles from your teeth that attract bacteria in plaque. Chewing\nsugar-free gum may also help to clean your teeth by stimulating saliva, which\nwashes away bits of food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you do brush your teeth, spend two to three minutes on\nit. It takes at least that amount of time to get rid of the harmful bacteria on\nyour teeth. Don\u2019t brush too vigorously. That can wear down your enamel and\nleave you more susceptible to decay. Apply only the gentlest pressure when\nbrushing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Floss Daily <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing is the only way to remove bacteria from between\nyour teeth. They love to accumulate in the space where your teeth meet your\ngums. When plaque builds up here, it hardens into a substance called tartar,\nwhich causes bad breath, gum disease, and decay. Be sure to floss at least once\ndaily to keep these conditions at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Avoid Sugary Snacks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacteria love sugary and starchy foods more than anything.\nAs a result, they break down these foods and produce acids that eat away at\nyour enamel. Limit the number of times a day you eat foods high in sugar. If\nyou can, brush your teeth or rinse with water after consuming these foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Visit Your Dentist <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist can detect the signs of a cavity much earlier\nthan you can. Usually by the time you notice that you have a cavity, you\u2019re\ngoing to need extensive and costly treatment, like a large filling or even a\nroot canal. By seeing your dentist every six months for a checkup, you can keep\ncavities from growing and needing more expensive courses of action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, it isn\u2019t hard to keep cavities at bay. Just\nfollow the steps listed above and you should be good to go! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nDr. James Geer opened the doors of his private\npractice in Tomball, TX in 1977, after earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery\ndegree at the University of Texas at Houston. His professional affiliations\ninclude the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the\nAcademy of General Dentistry. For more tips on cavity prevention, contact Dr.\nGeer on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor by phone at (281) 357-4337. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What exactly is a cavity? It\u2019s a hole in your tooth created by bacteria in your mouth. Whenever you eat, bacteria break down the food left on your teeth into an acid that erodes you enamel, or the outer shell of your teeth. 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