While they are a common problem that kids face, cavities do not have to be a part of childhood. The key to a decay-free smile is to remineralize enamel faster than bacteria can disrupt it.
Below, our team at Lighthouse Dental Care explains key steps to disrupting decay cycles and keeping your child’s smile cavity-free.
The critical pH for tooth enamel is 5.5. When the mouth’s acidity drops below this level, minerals like calcium and phosphate physically dissolve out of the teeth.
Constant sugar-filled snacking throughout the day keeps the mouth out of balance. Consolidate sugar consumption to meal times, when there’s a greater salivary flow. Ample saliva is a natural buffer, neutralizing acids faster and facilitating remineralization.
Not every soft spot on a tooth requires a drill. White spot lesions are the earliest signs of mineral loss, but the enamel has not collapsed into a cavity at this stage. Fluoride application in Burlington helps create fluorapatite to resist further acid attacks.
Some children are born with developmental defects in their enamel, making their teeth naturally “softer” or thinner. Kids with enamel hypoplasia may struggle with cavities despite an ideal oral health regime.
During our kids’ dental exams, we check for such issues and monitor oral development to spot important trends. Early identification allows us to use aggressive preventative measures, including dental sealants and fluoride treatments to strengthen the vulnerable areas.
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