Amok between Minerals and Acids

Your saliva carries minerals (calcium, phosphate) that maintains oral health, and strengthens teeth. One of its responsibilities is to repel tooth decay, and other dental problems. This element fails to do its job when acid attacks enamel, resulting in dental caries.

It occurs every time you eat, due to food residue left on your teeth, which ferments. You can combat this effect by brushing and rinsing regularly. It also helps if you use toothpaste, and mouthwash that has the proper amount of fluoride. This element is abundant in water. With great tooth-fixing properties, fluoride is also known as nature’s cavity fighter. 

Molars: Susceptible to Dental Caries

Regular and proper cleaning of tooth surfaces will suffice for most of your set of 32 choppers. But the molars that are strategically placed at the back of the mouth, used for chewing, are very susceptible to tooth decay from food debris.

Extraction of food does not come easy with this particular tooth. One must have a specific brush to clean it. Features required include a round head, and an automated mechanism that effectively reaches interdental areas. Even when aided with this technology, your molars are still at risk because of their role in chewing.

 

The Solution

Dental sealants address molars acid issues. Why? Because when strategically placed, they effectively prevent food from entering molar pits and fissures. Cosmetic dentistry is good, but is an alternative solution to tooth protection. So for better molar protection seek sealants at your local DMD now!