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The apparition of cavities is influenced by 3 major factors: the microbes present in the mouth, some components of food and the quality of dental tissues. The quality and resilience of dental tissues cannot be controlled, but the first two factors can. Basically cavities appear because bacteria will eliminate metabolism products (acids) that are corrosive and destroy the enamel slowly. Dental plaque or biofilm is formed on teeth by the bacteria trying to attach themselves to the tooth’s surface. It is estimated that over 25 000 species of bacteria reside in the oral cavity, and almost 1000 of them are implicated in the creation of the dental biofilm. This biofilm can be removed by each one of us at home. We can use the means of dental hygiene existent on the market: toothpaste, floss or oral irrigators. Professional cleaning by your dentist in Tijuanais recommended every 6 months to prevent the apparition of cavities. What we eat is the third factor that determines the apparition of cavities. Carbohydrates are highly cariogenic, whereas lipids and proteins are harmless. The cariogenic effect of carbohydrates was demonstrated on groups of people with a predominantly vegetarian diet (Polynesian Island's inhabitants) or a diet based mostly on meat (Eskimo) that have perfectly healthy teeth as long as they don’t consume carbohydrates. In the moment they were added to their diets, once commercial trading was established and these populations had access to carbohydrates, cavities appeared with a greater frequency. The cariogenic effect of carbohydrates depends not only on the direct contact with the surface of the tooth, but also on the duration of this contact. An important role is played by the consistency of the foods, because soft foods can be more cariogenic than harder foods. Also liquid foods are less dangerous compared with foods that come in powder form. The stickiness of the food is also very important, because some sugary products like toffee, gummies, and jellies tend to have a prolonged stay in the mouth and highly cariogenic. Often they stick to inaccessible places like grooves and fossa. If the sugary products are associated with fats, they are much easier to remove from the tooth’s surface, thus lowering their cariogenic potential. Your Tijuana dentist recommended the consumption of raw foods, rich in fiber that massage the gums and have a cleaning effect on the teeth. These kinds of foods stimulate salivation, and saliva has the power to neutralize the acids eliminated by bacteria. Foods like cheeses and nuts have an elevated pH and can also contribute by raising the pH of saliva and preventing cavities. However saliva has the ability to neutralize 3 to 4 acid attacks a day, so it is recommended to have up to 4 meals a day, with no other snacks in between. In conclusion cavities appear because of the cumulated effects of these 3 factors. They can be controlled through rigorous cleaning at home, as well as additional ways of cleaning like: flossing, mouth washes. Regular visits to your Tijuana dentist are recommended to be made once every 6 months, even if there are no symptoms. please visit here http://smiletijuana.com/es/
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