The word decay It’s not new, so much so that every time a black spot appears on our teeth we immediately think it’s about it. Nevertheless, what are cavities?
According to recent data from the Epidemiological Surveillance System of Oral Pathologies (SIVEPAB)1, more than 90% of Mexicans have caries.
In our country, oral health is an area that is neglected and attention is only given once pain or an urgent problem is detected because, according to data from the Ministry of Health, only 31% of the Mexican population attend regularly to dentist.
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Cavities, what are they?
Basically, the cavities are damaged areas permanently on the surface of the teeth. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth, the frequent intake of snacks, sugary drinks or lack of dental cleaning, describes the Mayo Clinic Institute.
In this regard, Maite Moneo, OTC Group Brand Manager of Church & Dwight, commented: “the prevalence of dental diseases has become a public health problem that grows daily and affects Mexicans at ever younger ages.”
How to prevent the formation of cavities?
prevent caries or a dental disease such as gingivitis does not require a large investment, it is just a matter of adopting a healthy lifestyle in which the consumption of sugary foods and drinks is moderated, the main risk factor for these conditions, as well as maintaining a balanced diet which includes at least 2 liters of water a day.
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In addition, it is important to adopt adequate oral hygiene habits such as brushing your teeth at least twice a day and complement it with the use of oral irrigators such as Waterpik to thoroughly clean whats teeth and gumsas well as mouthwashes like TheraBreath that help keep your mouth clean and fresh.
An oral irrigator not only helps prevent dental diseases, promoting a healthy and bright smile, but also a great ally for the care and cleaning of those who have orthodontic treatments, dental prostheses, and dental accessories such as crowns, bridges, and veneers.
Do rinses remove cavities?
Los mouthwashes They help eliminate harmful and anaerobic bacteria in the mouth, especially those that cause bad breath. TheraBreath’s unique formula, based on balanced ph and sodium chlorite, generates oxygenating power in the mouth that helps maintain fresh breath for up to 12 hours.
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The care of the mouth, teeth and gums It is in charge of dental specialists who are recommended to visit at least every six months to have an accurate diagnosis of oral health, as well as adequate and comprehensive treatment.
“Although it is important to visit the dentist at least twice a year, there are tools that can help us make our oral hygiene habits easier, at Church & Dwight we are committed to the health of the whole family, which is why we have Waterpik , an easy-to-use oral irrigator for cleaning teeth and gums, as well as TheraBreath, a rinse that helps keep our mouths clean and fresh,” added Moneo, OTC Group Brand Manager of Church & Dwight Mexico.
How well is your mouth doing?
Salud180 and TheraBreath are concerned about your mouth, so they bring you the following trivia
If you want to participate, send an email to the following address [email protected]. The first to answer, what are cavities? They are taking it away.