Please share an interesting fact about dealing with tooth decay (cavities).

Ignore: Bringe drinking, bullemia and smoking puts you at a high risk for tooth decay and cavities.

Ignore: Unless the decay microscopic, it needs to be excavated and restored by a dentist.. No home remedies.

Ignore: Cavities will not get better unless treated by your dentist. Prevention is everything, floss ;brush.

Ignore: Cavities get worse the longer you have them, see a dentist as soon as possible to repair your cavity.

Ignore: Brush, floss, see your dentist regularly. Have all cavities repaired. Modify your diet.

Ignore: If left untreated small cavities,will get closer to the nerve requiring root canal treatment.

Ignore: Avoid eating sweets often. Brush your teeth at least twice a day especially after eating something.

Ignore: Make sure you have regular dental appointment to catch them early.

Ignore: To minimize caries, avoid sugar, carbonated citric acid sodas and maintain hygiene with floss.

Ignore: Brush your teeth at least twice daily, and avoid sugary foods as much as possible.

Ignore: Brushing twice per day and flossing will reduce your risk for this condition.

Ignore: Cavities can develop very slowly over years or rapidly to the nerve in six months. Get 6 mo ckups!

Some: Some meds (even OTC meds like antihistamines) can leave your mouth dry, which can lead to decay.

Use: Use a fluoride rinse to help keep cavities to a minimum. Also drink less soda and drink more water.

Ignore: Have your dentist APPLY Flouride each time you have a cleaning!

Ignore: Rinsing mouth very well within 7-8 minutes after eating or drinking any thing. Just like you wash yo.

Ignore: Floss daily! Tooth decay has been associated with an increase in heart disease.

Ignore: Floss with toothpaste in your mouth after brushing. It makes flossing easier and cleans better.

Ignore: The earlier it is detected and treated, the less likely to cause future problems.

Ignore: Good oral hygiene within 20 minutes of starting eating will prevent most cavities from forming.

Ignore: If you use a prescription strength toothpaste like Prevident 5000 plus, cavities decrease by 50%.

Ignore: You may have cavities even if you don't have any pain in your teeth. See your dentist regularly.

Ignore: Dental caries is an acute degenerative disease that must be treated by a dentist.

Ignore: Regular checkups catch decay before serious damage and symptoms occur and they are easier to repair.

Ignore: If you are out and can't brush your teeth, rinse out with water until you can get home.

Ignore: Be sure to remove food from around and between your teeth at least twice daily, more if possible.

Ignore: 75-90% of caries ( decay) begins NOT where you clean your teeth....but where you don't!!

Ignore: Streptoccus murals a bacteria causing cavities is the most transmitted communicable disease.