True facts about tooth decay.
Dental Health Facts. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth enamel, the hard outer layer of teeth. It can be a problem for children, teens and adults. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars, the bacteria in plaque produce acids that attack tooth enamel.
Here are some true facts about tooth decay probably you never heard before.
1. Tooth decay is one of the most common of all diseases, second only to the common cold.
2. Tooth decay affects more than one fourth of U.S. children ages two to five, half of those ages twelve to fifteen, and more than 90 percent of U.S. adults over age 40.
3. Emergency department care for dental complaints cost up to $2.1 billion.
4. Tooth decay causes pain, suffering and disability for millions of Americans each year.
5. If it is not treated, in extreme and rare cases tooth decay can cause death. Infection in an upper back tooth can spread to the sinus behind the eye, from which it can enter the brain and cause death.
6. Tooth decay is an infectious process caused by acid-producing bacteria. Three factors are necessary for tooth decay to occur: susceptible teeth, acid producing bacteria and a diet rich in sugars and refined carbohydrates.
7. Babies are not born with decay-causing bacteria in their mouths; they are transmitted through saliva from mothers, caregivers, or family members.
8. Fluoride incorporated into the tooth structure protects teeth against decay by making the enamel more resistant to acid attack.
9. Sealants , sealing the nooks and crannies in newly erupted teeth, stops bacterial collection where a toothbrush can’t reach. Teeth with sealants have been shown to remain 99 percent cavity-free over six years.
10. Restricting sugar intake is important in preventing tooth decay: your total sugar intake should be less than 50 grams a day, about ten teaspoons including sugars in other foods. A can of soda has up to six teaspoons of sugar or more!
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