Fighting Dental Caries (Cavities): 6 strategies you may not know!

Preventative dental care is a great thing. Most of us know that daily brushing and flossing routines are the best tools we have to fight cavities. Hundreds of dollars are spent each year trying to find the best toothpaste and most effective floss that will keep tartar from building up. At Liberty Dental, Dr. Archana Gulati wants her patients to know that there is always more you can do to fight offdental caries.

The following 5 are not scientifically proven, but studies show…

Eat Cheese – There are some researchers who believe that eating cheese will help protect your teeth.  Calcium is great for healthy teeth and bones.  The extra calcium in cheese and the saliva created while eating it will help re-mineralize your teeth as you chew.

Chewing Sugar-Free Gum – Helps clean debris and bacteria off teeth which in turn helps to fight against tooth decay.  Talk to Dr. Gulati to see which brand she recommends!

Red Wine – It may not be the best supporter of white and bright teeth, but there have been studies done that show some of the chemical components in red wine help to fight the bacteria that create cavities. Doctors also suggest that red wine may also benefit other medical conditions. Take to you doctor or dentist to find out if this option may be best for you, and of course, drink responsibly.

Eat Raisins – Raisins have the same chemical compounds as found in red wine which fights the same bacteria. It was always believed that raisins created cavities with all their sticky sweet goodness, but if you have a proper brushing and flossing regimen, the good outweighs any potential bad.

Drink with a Straw – If you must drink the sugary drinks, try sipping them through a straw. The straw helps limit the contact the soda or other drinks has on teeth, but it doesn’t cut the calories. It by no means offers full protection against cavities, but if you absolutely can’t go without, it’s a great added defense.

Here’s one that is proven to prevent cavities!

Dental Sealants – Dentists know that sealants workgreat to prevent cavities. Dr Gulati will put a protective coating on your back teeth that seeps into the grooves to help prevent dental caries. Sealants will keep bacteria out of those hard to reach areas.

Routine visits are essential to your oral health

Here’s a prevention method you do know, but may avoid – routine visits to the dentist! If you do have a cavity, let Dr. Gulati find it early enough that you don’t need to number your tooth area to fix. Early detection helps keep your mouth healthy, treatment plans simple and easy and less time in the operatory chair.

If you haven’t seen the dentist in the last six months, contact Dr. Gulati’s staff at Liberty Dental today. Schedule a check-up and cleaning and get back into the routine. Liberty Dental welcomes patients starting at the age of 3 who live in and around the Fremont area.