Carry Yourself To Better Oral Health!
Many people know the major keywords pertaining to their oral health, like gingivitis and plaque, but there are two relatively unknown keywords you definitely need to know during this sweet holiday season and new year. What are these super important keywords...?
DENTAL CARIES
And though you may not know it by name, you definitely know of its effects on your oral health. That's because dental caries can also be considered tooth decay. And if these words don't sound important to you, consider this: the World Health Organization has called dental caries a major problem affecting people all around the world. (1)
It's not all bad news, though. Thankfully, more information is available on what dental caries is, giving you the power to not only prevent it, but remedy it too. And this starts with having the right all-natural oral care routine, one with only the finest ingredients to ensure cleaner teeth and a radiant smile each and every day.
In this blog we talk about dental caries, and how you can enjoy a CAVITY-FREE SMILE and HEALTHY MOUTH all winter long!
WHAT ARE DENTAL CARIES?
You may think you know all there is to know about cavities and tooth decay, but there is another layer you need to consider. First, dental caries is not something that just occurs, as if out of nowhere. It's actually caused by bacteria considered to be cariogenic – usually Streptococcus Mutans.
If you're unsure how serious dental caries can be, think about its name. Even the word caries means decay in Latin, proving just how debilitating a problem it has always been. In fact, it's so dangerous that ancient people actually thought it might've been caused by worms in their mouth. Knowledge is power, though, and knowing more about dental caries ensures you the capability to not only alleviate the burden dental caries brings, but to also ensure a healthy mouth and radiant smile is sustained over time. (2)
Remember, tooth decay is a serious problem, one not many people realize they have until it's too late. Basically, what happens is little holes and openings form on your teeth, potentially leading to further problems, including tooth loss and serious pain. The best way to ensure a pain-free smile is with the right all-natural oral care routine and habits. (3)
QUICK TIP: Cavities can lead to irritation and tenderness. Stop the pain from dental caries before it begins with the right all-natural oral care routine today! (4)
The first place dental caries affects is the outer layer of your teeth. This outer layer, also called your enamel, is affected by acids created by carbohydrates that are refined – and sugars in your mouth. What follows is a chain of destruction of your oral health, including the minerals inside your teeth – also known as dentin – and the nerves inside your teeth – also known as pulp. (5)
Unfortunately, all people can fall victim to problems with their oral health, including those consuming large amounts of sweets, as well as those not taking the precautions they need. Age can also play a part in the development of oral problems, as can being exposed to certain chemicals, making it that much more important you use 100% all-natural oral care products. (5)
There are also many different types of cavities, making it necessary you care for all surfaces of your teeth with the right all-natural oral care products. This means using a variety of natural products like all-natural mouthwashes and toothpastes. (6)
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DON’T CARRY THE BURDEN
Though we’ve talked about dental caries and their relationship to bacteria, it’s important to remember that not all of the bacteria found in your mouth is bad. In fact, what you need from your all-natural oral care products are products that destroy the bad bacteria, the bacteria that can cause oral problems like plaque.
Unfortunately with the oral problems previously mentioned, you can also lose vital minerals from the surface of your teeth, best remedied and replenished with the right all-natural oral care products and healthy habits. What can result from the weakening of your teeth are holes inside them – also called cavities. (7)
The key to preventing tooth problems and dental caries – the scientific way of talking about this disease - is with balance. One way to know your teeth are beginning to fall out of balance and that you may be at risk of dental caries is when you start to feel biofilm on the surface of your teeth. (8)
QUICK TIP: Poor oral hygiene is considered to be the top reason for the development of dental caries! Take your oral hygiene into your own hands now! (9)
The problem with dental caries is that it can be difficult to know you have it. This can be a real problem, as dental caries can become an even more serious problem once leaking into what’s called your pulp chamber occurs. Then things can get really bad, as that’s when nerves and blood vessels can get involved.
This is so serious because your pulp chamber is a really important part of your teeth, and once your pulp chamber gets exposed, infection can occur. And once infection occurs, your oral health can be seriously compromised, causing some serious suffering. (10)
What’s even worse is that dental caries are actually considered infectious. The problems caused by them can spread around your teeth, leading to structure issues that can be irreversible. And not to worry you, but the worst dental caries can even affect your brain, leading to potentially fatal consequences. (11)
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