{"id":197,"date":"2019-05-15T15:24:40","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T15:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-smile-centre.com\/news\/?p=197"},"modified":"2021-05-12T13:33:56","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T13:33:56","slug":"dentist-tips-for-preventing-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-smile-centre.com\/news\/dentist-tips-for-preventing-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist&#8217;s Tips for Preventing Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cavities are incredibly common, and they\u2019re becoming more\nand more prevalent in adults and children. In fact, children\u2019s tooth\nextractions in the UK have climbed exponentially over the last few years, which\nis very troubling for your dentist! Cavities occur when decay is left to eat\naway at your tooth surfaces, and if cavities are left untreated then they can\nlead to the need for further dental treatment. We want to give you some of our\ndental wisdom in how to prevent cavities at-home for you and your family\nthrough some lifestyle and habit changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting enough\ncalcium in your diet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we were children, we\u2019ve always known that calcium\ncontributes massively to your teeth and bones\u2019 strength. It\u2019s really important\neveryone gets enough calcium in their diets, especially children, to promote\nhealthy teeth and protect against cavities. Dairy products like milk, cheese,\nand yoghurts are obvious sources, and even the low-fat products still have good\namounts of calcium in them. Also, cheese helps to lower your mouth\u2019s acidity\nlevels and keep a neutral pH balance. Your mouth\u2019s pH levels are very\nimportant, because if they are too acidic then they can incubate bacteria and\nencourage the growth of plaque and the development of cavities. Broccoli and\nalmonds are some lesser-known sources of calcium your dentist would like you to\nincorporate into your diet, as well as milk and yoghurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eat fruit and veg\nhigh in fibre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Saliva helps to keep your teeth nice and healthy because it\ncontains minerals that promote their strength and protect against tooth decay.\nIt\u2019s a natural cleanser for your mouth and can also play an active role in\nkeeping your mouth\u2019s pH level neutral, which means you may experience less acid\nerosion. High-fibre foods stimulate saliva in your mouth, so making sure your\ndiet is packed full of them is one dentist-sanctioned way to help fight against\ncavities. High-fibre fruit and vegetables to introduce to your dinner table\ninclude bananas, apples, brussel sprouts, and peanuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dental hygiene habits\nat home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We wouldn\u2019t be doing our job as a dentist if we didn\u2019t\nremind you to keep up dental hygiene routines at home. Brushing your teeth\ntwice a day for at least 2 minutes each time will drastically decrease your\nrisk of developing cavities. Flossing once a day will also help your teeth\nremain strong and healthy because you\u2019re removing plaque and debris from hidden\ntooth surfaces. Use products with added fluoride, because this helps to\nstrengthen your teeth, and try out an anti-bacterial mouthwash to help\nneutralise any harmful bacteria in your mouth. Try to teach your children these\nvaluable lessons, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make appointments\nwith your dentist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule and attend regular appointments with your dentist if\nyou\u2019re starting to feel the development of cavities. You might feel a slight\ndepression in your tooth surface or an unexpected crag with your tongue. If you\nvisit your dentist before this happens, then we can advise on the best at-home\ncare to keep decay at bay. If you visit your dentist after you notice these\nchanges, then we can help you out with fillings and restorative dentistry to\nbest prolong your dental health. It\u2019s important you don\u2019t hide your concerns\nfrom us, because we\u2019re only here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re noticing changes in your mouth and would like to speak to a professional, arrange your appointment with our dentist in Cornwall today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-smile-centre.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact the Smile Centre<\/a> or call us on <strong>01579 342348<\/strong> to book.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cavities are incredibly common, and they\u2019re becoming more and more prevalent in adults and children. In fact, children\u2019s tooth extractions in the UK have climbed exponentially over the last few years, which is very troubling for your dentist! Cavities occur when decay is left to eat away at your tooth surfaces, and if cavities are &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-smile-centre.com\/news\/dentist-tips-for-preventing-cavities\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">A Dentist&#8217;s Tips for Preventing Cavities<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[83],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dental-health-liskeard"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dentist Tips for Preventing Cavities - The Smile Centre | Dentist Liskeard<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cavities are incredibly common, and they\u2019re becoming more prevalent in adults and children. 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