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To help protect your smile, it is important to make sure you’re cleaning your mouth out on a daily basis and eating healthy foods. One of the most common risk factors that can arise is known as tooth decay. Tooth decay arises when your tooth enamel is slowly destroyed due to bacteria eating away at your enamel.
Tooth decay commonly arises due to the destruction of your tooth enamel. Even though your tooth enamel is a strong shell that provides an additional layer of protection, it can be brought low by numerous acids and other products that can eat through it. One of the most common risk factors for tooth decay is due to plaque buildup. Plaque is a thin layer of bacteria that can actually produce acids in your mouth capable of eating through your tooth enamel.
Some of the most common forms of damage to your mouth occur due to plaque buildup converting sugars in your mouth into harmful acids. To help prevent tooth decay, it is important to make sure your mouth is always clean to limit plaque buildup that can arise. If left untreated, tooth enamel damage can form holes in your teeth known as cavities. To help prevent any further tooth decay, always visit your dentist for routine check-ups and professional cleanings as needed.
Enhance your smile with tooth decay prevention treatments. If you would like to visit with Dr. Robert R. Blackhurst and our team at Blackhurst Dental for a comprehensive examination, please call 801-763-5555 to set up an appointment at our dentist office in Pleasant Grove, Utah.