Here are 9 Reasons why you brush thrice a day and still get Cavities:
1. Not Flossing
Flossing does about 40% of the work required to remove sticky bacteria, or plaque, from your teeth. Plaque generates acid, which can cause cavities, irritate the gums, and lead to gum disease. By flossing, you remove plaque and food particles in between your teeth and gums, and help prevent gingivitis.
2. Drinking More Soda
When you excessively drink soda, the sugar cooperates with your saliva’s bacteria to form acid. Unfortunately, the formed acid attacks your teeth and in time will begin rotting away parts of your teeth, eventually forming cavities. Additionally, regular and sugar-free sodas contain their own acids, also causing a battle within your mouth.
3. Consuming More Sugary Foods
We all know how sugar destroys and breaks down enamel on our teeth. With an increase consumption of foods containing high amounts of sugar, your teeth is at constant war.
4. Enamel Issues
People that have issues with their enamel or deep crevices in their teeth are often more susceptible to dental cavities.
5. Dry Mouth
Saliva helps inhibit the formation of plaque which eventually leads to dental cavities.
6. Avoiding the Dentist
Even if you take great care of your teeth and avoid as many of the causes of dental cavities as possible, you will need to see the dentist on a regular basis for cleanings and x-rays.
7. Tooth Grinding
Over time, tooth grinding breaks down the enamel on your teeth and puts you at risk of getting more dental cavities.
8. Stress
Stress isn’t just in your head; it has an effect on the entire body. Stress increases the immune response and inflammation throughout the body. Stress can also give you dry mouth or make you crave the wrong foods. A lot of my patients are entrepreneurs, students, or new parents and the added stress brings with it increased cavities.
9. Braces
If you’ve recently gotten braces, you might have noticed it’s much harder to floss and brush.