The cavities are incredibly common, which affect 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64, but are often avoidable.
According to the Mayo Clinic, also known as “dental caries”, the cavities are damaged in the hard parts of the teeth caused by tooth decay.
These areas become tiny openings or holes that can cause toothache, infections and even tooth loss.
How to know if you have a cavity
When a cavity is just starting, you may not have any symptoms. That is why it is important to be regularly reviewed by a dentist, says the Centers of Control and Prevention of Diseases (CDC).
Although the mouth feels good, a professional may be collected with smaller signs before the decline grows.
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Once the disintegration becomes larger, there may be symptoms such as teeth, sharp pains when you eat, visible holes in your teeth, dyeing on the surface of a tooth or pain when it bites.
The cavities are holes in the teeth through which the bacteria can enter. (Istock)
What causes a cavity?
The dental plaque that forms in the mouth is what leads to tooth decay, the process that creates cavities.
The plate is formed when the bacteria in the mouth are mixed with “sugary food or starch” such as milk, juice, bread and pasta, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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If these sugars and starches do not eliminate the teeth through healthy habits, such as the thread and brushing regularly after meals, the bacteria begin to feed on them, according to the indications of the previous source.
The acids from the dental enamel are detached from the enamel, leaving tiny openings that mark the initial stages of a cavity. Bacteria and acid can enter through these holes and reach the vulnerable interior parts of the teeth, causing pain and more serious problems.
If you do not clean your teeth sugars and starch, the bacteria are beginning to feed and to wear the foreign shell of the tooth. (Istock)
Fox News Digital spoke to Dr. Ricky Marshall on the impact of stomach acid and saliva production on dental health.
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“The amount of acid that appears and contacts the teeth will contribute absolutely to the increase in dental caries,” said Marshall, who owns Stratland Dental in Glendale, Arizona, and a dentist from the Wolff Family Dentistry & Orthodontics in Queen Creek, Arizona.
“A dry mouth combination and increased stomach acid can be detrimental to the teeth,” he said.
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The dry mouth, related to causes such as snoring and potentially certain medicines, can increase the risk of tooth decay due to reduced saliva production.
“Your saliva eliminates acid and helps to repair the enamel,” says the CDC on its website. “If the repair is not fast enough, the bacteria enter the tooth and make cavities.”
Saliva helps to erase bacteria to prevent the plaque from forming, so it is important to treat the symptoms of the dry mouth when they appear, according to experts. (Istock)
Ways to prevent cavities
The Cleveland Clinic recommends brushing its teeth with a soft brush twice a day and ideally after each meal.
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Experts also recommend trimming sugary foods and drinks, starch. As mentioned above, they can be mixed with bacteria and promoting dental plaque accumulation.
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“You must visit your dentist every year, especially to find any cavity,” says the CDC.
For small cavities your dentist may recommend using fluorine or other products. Large cavities may require fillings or even root channels.
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