{"id":2851,"date":"2019-06-14T07:42:42","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T05:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tandcity.se\/sv\/?p=2851"},"modified":"2023-02-22T09:26:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T08:26:47","slug":"om-munhygien-och-hur-du-forebygger-hal-tanderna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tandcity.se\/en\/about-oral-hygiene-and-how-to-prevent-cavities-in-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"About oral hygiene and how to prevent cavities in your teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tooth decay<\/span>, also called caries, is one of our most common diseases in Sweden. To avoid caries, it is important to work preventively and take care of your teeth oral hygiene<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tooth decay and cavities: What is it?<\/b>\"About<\/h2>\n

Caries is an infectious disease in which bacteria that live on the tooth surface form a <\/span>hole in the tooth<\/span>. This hole occurs when harmful bacteria in the mouth form acids that corrode the tooth's enamel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without <\/span>treatment<\/span> risks the hole in the tooth becoming deep enough for the bacteria to penetrate to the nerve of the tooth. The longer you wait before treatment, the greater the risk that the damage to the tooth will be so great that a major intervention is needed. If caries goes untreated and reaches the nerve, a root canal may be necessary. In the worst case, it can go so far that the tooth must be removed completely and, if desired, replaced with a bridge or a <\/span>dental implants<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do you get cavities in your teeth?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Regular sugar, dextrose and fructose increase the risk of caries. Sugar and carbohydrates react with the bacteria in the mouth and start the formation of acid that corrodes the surface of the teeth. Our saliva can dilute the sugar to a certain extent and reduce the harmful effect of the acid.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another reason for <\/span>tooth decay<\/span> is poor oral hygiene. That you don't brush your teeth carefully enough and miss the more difficult-to-reach places in the mouth where plaque easily forms, for example between the teeth or far back in the mouth. <\/span><\/p>\n

People who suffer from dry mouth and reduced saliva production have an increased risk of caries as the saliva does not have as much opportunity to wash away sugar and acid as well as counteract the bacteria. There are various causes of dry mouth, for example radiation treatment or side effects from drugs, and help is available in the form of saliva-stimulating tablets or sprays. <\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of cavities in the teeth<\/b><\/h2>\n

At a very early stage, caries can be difficult to detect. It can usually be identified by a white spot or stripe on the tooth, but can be difficult to find unless it is on a surface that is directly visible to the outside. At first you don't feel it at all, but when the hole gets deeper, it can start to sting or ice in the teeth. When it turns into a toothache, it may mean that the hole has reached the tooth nerve and that it has then become inflamed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips to avoid cavities in your teeth<\/b><\/h2>\n