For many people, the health of the teeth seems less important than the health of the rest of the body - which is extremely wrong, explains Dr. of Dentistry, Ada S. Kuper.
Caries affects almost 5 billion people, i.e. about 90 percent of the world's population, regardless of age or gender. And while most people perceive caries only as "something black" that makes the tooth hurt, dentists explain how it is a chronic disease that can lead to tooth loss, but also be the cause of more serious health problems.
dr. Cooper believes that lack of information is the biggest cause for such a large number of caries, and the most popular myth about it contributes to this - that the tooth hurts if you have caries.
Namely, the pain appears only when the caries has reached the nerve, this is already an advanced form of tooth damage and the treatment is more demanding than the caries removal itself. Such a tooth usually needs endodontic treatment and it is usually recommended to place a crown on it to further protect it.
Children are not more prone to caries
Other myths about caries include the one about how children are more prone to its occurrence, but the exact opposite - in children and young people, the secretion of saliva is stronger, which neutralizes the acid and thus protects the enamel of the teeth, and prevents the accumulation of tartar. The reason why children and teenagers have rotten teeth more often is the intake of excessive amounts of sugar and poor dental hygiene - from regular brushing to check-ups.
Cheese protects against caries
Eating cheese increases the production of alkaline acid in the mouth and is therefore more effective in protecting teeth than chewing gum, according to scientists from the American Academy of General Dentistry. They found that chewing cheese creates a protective layer on the teeth that protects them from acids and caries, reports express.hr.
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