Here are some tips to prevent tooth decay and improve your oral health. Brisbane holistic dentist Dr Rachel Hall shares her basic tooth decay prevention tips and also offers some additional advice that your dentist may never have told you.
Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin layer of the tooth.
Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as bread, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth.
Bacteria that live in the mouth digest these foods, turning them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris and saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, creating holes in the teeth called cavities.
To prevent tooth decay:
Chewing gum that contains the sweetener xylitol can help to retard the growth of bacteria that cause tooth decay. Toothpaste and mouth rinses that can reverse and “heal” early cavities are also being studied and developed.
Diet: natural, non-processed foods, good fats and minerals and vitamins. Especially Vitamin D, A and K2.
Water: alkaline water helps remineralise teeth and reduce acidity in the body.
Breathing: breath through your nose, not your mouth. Mouth breathing dries out the mouth and causes bacteria to increase which puts you at risk of tooth decay.
Regular dental visits and professional teeth cleaning can help reduce your risk for tooth decay and also detect issues early before they cause destruction of your dental health.
Evolve Dental Kenmore dentist offers an innovative approach to holistic dental health care of the mouth where we focus on the treatment of dental disease and understanding its underlying causes to support you to have a healthy mouth and a healthy life.
Holistic dentistry focuses on the connection of your oral health to your overall physical and mental health. Evolve Dental Healing holistic dentists evaluate your lifestyle habits, and diet in addition to your dental health when assessing your dental issues.
We work closely with other health practitioners, such as naturopaths, nutritionists, and medical practitioners, to give you the most comprehensive care available.
Dr Rachel Hall, Brisbane Holistic Dentist, is a dental expert with 30 years of experience. She has extensive experience in providing holistic dentistry, safe amalgam removal, and cosmetic dental services.
We offer state of the art technology and dentistry with a difference where your total health is as important as your smile.
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Rachel is the founder and principal dentist at Evolve Dental Healing with over 30 years experience, practising holistically since 2001. Not your typical dentist, Rachel is a passionate opinion leader, challenging convention to empower people to make better dental and health choices, helping thousands to have healthy natural smiles. A respected writer and presenter on holistic dentistry, health and wellness it is Rachel’s mission to revolutionise the way people look at their dental health.