The Cavity Adversity
When the word ‘cavities’is
mentioned, it sends a chill up the spine of most people. Even years after I
endured those dreadful visits to the dentist where I lay writhing in pain on
his chair, I still have horrible nightmares about those experiences. Who
wouldn't forget them? It’s really quite inconvenient too. The pain and inability to eat makes it so.
Okay, let me get to the point of cavities. Considering my constant fear
of landing up in a dental clinic yet
again, I have taken some fairly manageable precautionary measures to avoid
another visit.
To begin with, it’s important to know how cavities are formed. Germs and bacteria are the main culprits for absolutely anything that could
go wrong with your teeth, they thrive
on all the food remnants post your meals. The bacteria basically gangs up with plaque (that sticky layer that you feel on the inside of your teeth) to attack your tooth enamel. The enamel is like their main diet so they stay at it for a while, and
before you know it your tongue will
begin to feel the beginning of what is going to be a huge crater; one that
sizes up to those found on the moon, or feels like that at least. Anyway, that’s
how you get your first cavity and
that is when you’ll mark your visit to the dentist
on your calendar.
Now, to avoid this disaster in the first
place, all you have to do is go back to your school lessons where they told you
that brushing and flossing twice a day is going to keep all those nasty germs at bay!Brushing and flossing
are the two most crucial steps towards fighting cavities. Choosing a toothpaste
that contains fluoride will prove to
be very beneficial against fighting cavities
and other oral problems. However
sometimes, just brushing and flossing is just not enough.Adding a mouthwash to your oral care routine will help in finding those hidden germs and kill them. I suggest using a
powerful mouthwash specifically for cavities like the Listerine Cavity Fighter as it is quite an effective
treatment. Rinsing after meals is
essential so carrying it on the go will surely prove to be a ‘deadly solution’
for the germs in your mouth. Apart
from these obvious measures you should avoid too much of snacking and sipping
as that really encourages bacterial formation. If you want to avoid having to
deal with the cavity issue
altogether, you might want to get yourself a dental sealant which is basically a protective coat of plastic that
protects the tooth although you’d
have to pay your dentist a visit for
that! I think sticking to your basics of rinsing,
brushing and flossing are more than enough to keep you out of that dreaded dental clinic!
