Until science and technology can come up with a way to prevent children from ever having to deal with cavities, pediatric dentists must get rid of tooth decay by traditional means. Using a dental drill to remove the part of the tooth that has been affected by decay was the accepted method until the early […]
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Early Stage Cavities Are Getting Harder To Detect
Fluoride has been an invaluable tool in the fight against childhood tooth decay. However, the prevalent use of fluoride in drinking water and tooth care products has worked so well that our tooth enamel has become harder to penetrate. Consequently, cavities are now growing under the surface of the teeth where the tissue is softer. […]
More Is Not Always Better When Fluoride Is Concerned
Some say that you can’t get enough of a good thing. This may be true in some cases, but overexposure to fluoride during the time when a child’s permanent teeth are taking shape can lead to a condition known as fluorosis. It appears in various stages of discoloration, pitting or other imperfections on the surface […]
Sugar Is A Cavity’s Best Friend
The natural bacteria in your child’s mouth is just waiting to combine with sugar and form the glue-like substance known as plaque. The plaque that is not washed away by saliva, or with brushing, produces the acid that eats away at the enamel of the teeth and contributes to the development of cavities. The obvious […]
