Beyond those basic care routines, the following steps can also help you minimize the risk of developing cavities and tooth decay:
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Limit sugary/acidic beverages:
Sweetened coffee, tea, soda, beer, and processed juice can all force undue wear on the teeth over prolonged, long term exposure. To mitigate that wear, consider moderating
or abstaining from these substances.
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Drinking tap water:
Fresh tap is high in enamel-strengthening fluoride that most bottled water brands simply lack. To curtail cavities, consider drinking more tap, and if your region doesn ??t
have the highest quality drinking water, purify it further using a Brita filter.
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Stop smoking:
Tobacco doesn ??t just stain the teeth yellow; it leaves them more vulnerable to decay by receding the gum tissue from your roots! To fully eliminate this cavity risk, it ??s
ideal to fully eliminate this bad habit.
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Limit snacking or sipping:
Frequent snacking on sugary foods isn ??t just problematic to your cavity risks; it ??s problematic to your treatment compliance as well. To keep your smile journey moving as
smoothly as possible, cut back on the frequent sweets.
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Switching toothpaste brand:
If you ??re not already using a brand of toothpaste that contains fluoride, then you should switch to one that does.
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Brushing your tongue:
Billions of bacteria are living in your mouth at any time, and your tongue can be a convenient launchpad for that bacteria to fester. To alleviate bad bacterial buildup,
take the extra initiative and brush your tongue.
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Regular dental visits:
Don ??t neglect getting your regular deeper cleaning from your dentist, at least once every six months.
If you ??ve tried everything and still have cavities with your aligners, it ??s time to seek help. Consult your dentist and orthodontist. They can provide treatment options.
There might be a factor you haven ??t discovered yet. Or, your cavity problem could indicate a deeper issue. Plastic aligners are great tools. They put pressure on your teeth
to align them.
But they can also lead to cavities. So, it ??s crucial to maintain good oral hygiene. Remember, your dental health is as important as having straight teeth.
In any case, it ??s always good to ask for help and have access to antibacterial remedies you wouldn ??t be able to access otherwise.
