Bacteria Are True Cause of Most Common Dental Health Problems

Do you remember when it seemed like all common dental health problems seemed somehow linked to candy or sugar in one way or another? Pediatric dental health professionals continue to advise the use of sugarless gums and similar products as a way of preventing tooth decay in our youth. Halloween has seemingly become a night of dread for some parents because of this relentless assault against sugar. However, dental health and oral hygiene crusades against sugar is only a small part of the story because it is bacteria-not sugar-that you really need to worry about when it comes to preventing tooth decay.

Indeed, it is bacteria that can ruin adult and kids dental health. Everything from cavities to severe periodontal disease is ultimately caused by these harmful microorganisms. Unfortunately, there is no way to actually cure any of these oral health concerns because these bacteria are always present in your mouth. Therefore, dental health and oral hygiene should be concentrated upon fighting these bacteria rather than sugar.

The crevices in our teeth are where these harmful bacteria tend to settle. By themselves, there is little these bacteria can do to cause cavities. But, when food particles also settle in these crevices, the bacteria populations grow as they feed on them. And yes, bacteria love sugar because they are ready sources of high energy but they will feed on any organic particles in your mouth.

When feeding, the bacteria produce an acid by-product that will damage and ultimately destroy the very enamel that is supposed to protect your teeth. Once this layer of enamel has been breeched, no amount of dental health products can stop the formation of a cavity. However, practicing good oral hygiene will help control the bacteria population and thus slow the development of a cavity.

So, what can be done about these harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay? Well, dental health products made with fluoride and some form of anti-bacterial agent are recommended. However, be careful of mouth washes or other products made with alcohol or other chemicals as they may lead to dehydration and actually increase the bacteria population. Anything that lowers the level of saliva in your mouth is actually hurting your oral health-not helping!

Saliva can help control the bacteria population because it is loaded with enzymes that help with the production of antibodies that neutralize the harmful microbes. Thus, adult and kids dental health is ultimately compromised by behaviors that cause dehydration and lower the level of saliva in your mouth. Some common sources of dehydration include:

• Drinking alcohol or any caffeinated beverage
• Using laxatives
• Taking dietary supplements
• Smoking

Therefore, it is bacteria and not sugar that is the true source of cavities and other oral health problems like advanced periodontal disease. And it is saliva, complemented with alcohol-free dental health products, that will help you best prevent those common dental health problems that can cause us all so much grief!

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