Have you ever gone to the dentist with a single complaint and been told that you had a lot of cavities or problems that you didn't notice? Or even though you brush regularly, you find out that you have a new cavity at every check-up?
It is common for children under the age of 10, teenagers and mature adults (60 years and over) to develop tooth decay in a short time.
The group under the age of 10 is at risk because they consume milk or other beverages just before going to bed, eat gum or sugary snacks, and cannot brush or floss their own teeth effectively.
Teenagers are at risk due to their braces, consuming large amounts of alcohol and not brushing their teeth before going to bed, and snacking while studying or consuming too much coffee. People are at risk due to medications that cause dry mouth, as well as diseases that reduce saliva flow, such as diabetes and menopause.
Risks for the formation of new cavities are; Dental braces, excessive consumption of acidic drinks, frequent snacking, insufficient salivary flow, existing caries, deep pits and cracks usually seen in molars, use of medications that reduce salivary flow, visible plaque and inadequate oral hygiene, caries formation in the last three years, existing fillings and radiographic lesions.
What we eat, drink and how often we eat and drink play a big role in how long acid builds up in our mouth. Everything other than water is acidic, such as soda, fruit juice, energy drinks, vitamin waters, and sodas. Dry, pasty or sugary things contribute to food particles remaining in the mouth longer.
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Limit food consumption to mealtimes and drink only water outside of mealtimes.
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After snacking, consume foods that will neutralize the acidity in the mouth (such as apples, carrots, cheese, hazelnuts),
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Chew sugar-free gum,
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Rinse your mouth with water after drinking tea or coffee.
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Brush your teeth regularly, especially before going to bed and in the morning. and use dental floss.
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If you have dry mouth, drink plenty of water.
Caries and radiographic lesions seen in the last three years are important. It helps to understand the frequency of caries formation.
Despite the presence of a filling or crown on a tooth, new caries may occur. Basically, any part of the exposed tooth structure is susceptible to tooth decay.
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