A cavity isn’t just a hole in your tooth; it’s the result of a process where bacteria in your mouth feast on sugars and starches, leading to dental decay. If you’ve recently noticed cavities cropping up unexpectedly, consider these common reasons:
Change in Daily Routine
If you weren’t prone to cavities before but now find yourself battling them, something in your life has likely changed. Lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, new habits, or starting school or a job can affect your oral health.
Sugar and Acid
Bacteria in your mouth produce acid when they encounter sugars. This acid erodes tooth enamel, leading to cavities. Be mindful of sugary foods and drinks, especially when consumed frequently.
Oral Hygiene Habits
Are you consistent with your brushing, flossing, and tongue scraping? Sometimes, a small change in your routine can make a big difference. Make sure these are part of your daily routine.
Medications and Supplements
Check the ingredients of any medications or supplements you’re taking. Some contain hidden sugars that may contribute to cavities.
Remember, prevention is the best cure. Investigate the root cause of your sudden cavities, and work towards maintaining a healthy smile.
About Sedation and Implant Dentists
Sedation and Implant Dentists is a specialized dental practice located in Los Angeles, focusing on dental implant solutions and sedation dentistry for complex and routine procedures. Our services include single dental implants, multiple dental implants, full mouth implants, graftless zygomatic implants, various sedation options, and tailored treatment solutions for difficult dental cases.
Our dentists, Thomas Gonzales D.D.S. and Michael Chang D.D.S., specialize in dental implants and sedation, aiming to alleviate dental anxiety and provide advanced treatment solutions for patients with complex dental needs. We help individuals with missing teeth and significant dental decay to regain their dental function and confidence by providing custom-designed dental implants and sedation dentistry.
Our dental team has 45 years’ experience and are member of several prestigious organizations, including: the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
Sedation and Implant Dentists is located at 416 W. Las Tunas Dr. Suite 107, San Gabriel, CA 91776. Our office is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Our website at https://SedationandImplantDentists.com.
