Cavities are permanent tooth surface damages, which later on turn out to become small holes or openings. The procedure starts at the micro level and builds up. There are millions of bacteria in your mouth many of which are harmless, however, some of them feed on sugars and starches in your diet. Since these bacteria use these nutrients, they generate acids as wastes. These acids, surprisingly, are very potent and they start attacking the hardest thing in your body, which is tooth enamel.

The outer enamel cover is your tooth armor but over time, it is weakened due to being exposed to acid all the time. This damage initially presents as chalky white areas which are bare of the minerals. Remineralization can still be done at this stage using fluoride and saliva. The breakdown of the enamel is however permanent in case the acid attacks are persistent. The cavity then penetrates in the dentin, the softer material beneath enamel and the decay extends faster in the dentin. When this is not dealt with, it would end up in the pulp chamber where there are nerves and blood vessels leading to serious pain and possible infection. This development can be understood to explain why early intervention at Smile O Care is important to save your natural teeth.

The most problematic issue related to cavities is that in the initial stages of the issue, the decay may remain without any symptoms, and the damage may be inflicted without being noticed. Nevertheless, it can be noted that through knowledge of some of the indicators, as highlighted by Dr. Soni Giri when attending to patients, you can find treatment before things go wrong. The first sign is often increased tooth sensitivity, as when you drink icy water, or have an ice cream, you know that the enamel can be weak and then you do feel the darker green side of the tooth.

The change of appearance of your teeth deserves attention. Early decay is in form of white, brown or black spots on the teeth surfaces. In severe cases you may be able to see pits and holes where the enamel has worn off and also it has a rough texture where it is worn away. The intensity of toothaches ranges between the occasional feeling of pain of mild intensity to the consistent throbbing pains that interfere with sleep and everyday life. The fact that the pain is caused during chewing is an indication that the structures are weak because the tooth is unable to withstand normal force. Patients in Smile O Care have been complaining of having chronic smelly breath even after brushing their teeth and this may be attributed to the fact that bacteria gather in the decayed sections.

Moreover, in case you suddenly find that food is always stuck in between certain teeth, then the cavities might have formed new holes. It is important to keep in mind that during the check-up of the teeth, it is possible to identify the cavities before the manifestation of the symptoms, therefore, it is necessary to visit Dr. Soni Giri clinic regularly to prevent caries.

The Question of the Root Causes

There are several ingredients that cause cavity formation. The most important role is played by your diet. Sweetened drinks, sugary snacks and even regular ingestion of acidic foodstuffs provides a habitat where disease causing bacteria thrive. Whenever you consume anything with sugar, bacteria secrete acid that attacks your teeth about twenty minutes after that. Snacking is caused by a lack of time, and your teeth are exposed to almost constant acid without time to recuperate.

The oral hygiene practices have a direct effect on cavity risk. Poorly brushing can result in the build-up of plaque which is a sticky coat of bacteria on the teeth. This plaque is used as a habitat of bacteria that cause decay. Failure to brush off the teeth allows the plaque and food particles to stay stuck in-between teeth which an actual brush will not get. The lack of fluoride risks the damage of the enamel by the acid, and it reduces its natural recovery abilities because of low fluoride levels in toothpaste, drinking water, and professional care.

Some physiological and anatomical factors are predisposing. The pits and deep grooves on the surfaces of the chewing parts of the molars entrap food debris at a higher rate. The conditions of dry mouth lower the level of saliva that transports food particles and neutralizes acids and this is a natural defense mechanism. Earlier dental procedures involving the formation of rough edges or spaces gives the bacteria their best hiding spaces. With the weather and habits of Lucknow, the practice of Dr. Soni Giri has seen that the risk of cavity increases in the patients who take sugary chai and snacks all day long, especially when they do not clean their mouth regularly.