Dental Opinions on Preventing Tooth Decay
According to recent dental research, certain factors can affect your risk of tooth decay. These factors include:
* The current number of decayed or filled teeth
* Your fluoride exposure, including fluoride in drinking water, toothpaste and rinses, and fluoride treatments in the dental office
* Parents or siblings with dental decay
* How well you take care of your teeth
* The amount of saliva and the balance of minerals, enzymes and buffering agents it contains
* How often and what types of foods you eat (especially fermentable carbohydrates)