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Consulate Dental Plans, Understanding how you get dental cavities.
It takes some time for your tooth to decay, therefore it is not like you just wake up one morning with a cavity. No one really wants to be told by their dentist that they have a cavity. Therefore understanding what a cavity is and what causes dental cavities may help you to avoid them.
Simply put a cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper over time, this happens due to tooth decay. However even before it gets to that point, tooth decay starts with plaque build up. Plaque is a sticky,substance that is made up of mostly germs which causes tooth decay. The bacteria in your mouth make acids and when plaque clings to your teeth, the acids can eat away at your tooth enamel.
If you are not seeing a dentist regularly for your cleanings then the plaque is not being removed. The acids can continue to make their way through the tooth enamel, and the inside parts of your tooth can begin to decay causing a cavity.
Preventive care at home like brushing twice a day and flossing daily is a good start to preventing plaque build up. Yet it is equally important to see a dentist regularly. Dentist can detect small cavities and stop them from turning into large dental issue . Only a dentist can make sure your teeth and gums are really healthy.