{"id":310,"date":"2020-01-28T21:30:43","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T21:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=310"},"modified":"2020-02-14T21:35:30","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T21:35:30","slug":"is-something-putting-you-at-a-higher-risk-of-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/is-something-putting-you-at-a-higher-risk-of-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Out What’s Putting You at a Higher Risk of Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Every mouth is slightly different, but almost all of them\nshare a common issue: tooth decay. According to Delta Dental, 97% of the\npopulation will experience at least one cavity in their lifetime. Although it\u2019s\na widespread condition, does it seem like no matter how often you brush or\nfloss, you suffer from tooth decay more often than others? You may be prone to\ncavities. Find out from your dentist what factors in your everyday life could\nbe increasing your risk and what you can\ndo about it<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Natural Oral Bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your mouth is naturally full of both good and bad bacteria.\nWhen they interact with the sugars in the food you eat, they produce an acid that\nburns through your enamel. Usually, good oral hygiene is enough to keep these\nbacteria under control and prevent acid from accumulating. However, if you avoid\nsugary treats and regularly clean your teeth but still deal with tooth decay,\nyou may have over aggressive bacteria in your mouth. This means that when it interacts\nwith sugar, it becomes more destructive and can cause more damage than the\naverage oral bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best defense against over-aggressive oral bacteria is a thorough\ndentalcare routine. The American Dental Association suggests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n