There are very many myths that are in circulation today concerning tooth decay and it is sometimes not very easy to tell apart the myths and the truth on this issue. The only way to avoid falling victim to many of these tooth decay myths is by arming yourself with the right facts about the decay of teeth. Especially as concerns the causes of tooth decay and the available treatments or corrections for the same. Before embarking on a discussion of the 3 facts about tooth decay that yo8u need to know, the discussion will begin with a brief examination of some of the most commonly peddled myths concerning the decay of teeth. Some of these myths include;

• Children are more likely to have tooth cavities than adults- This is one of the most popular myths in circulation concerning tooth decay. Studies have shown that the occurrence of cavities is even more likely in adults and senior citizens as compared to the chances of occurrence among children. The children generally have stronger teeth as compared to the elderly people, most of whose teeth are extremely weak
• You can reduce a tooth ache by placing aspirin next to the aching tooth. This is another common myth. Placing aspirin next to the tooth may actually end up causing even more damage in the form of burnt gum tissue or abscess due to the fact that the aspirin is acidic in nature. The only way through which aspirin can help in reducing the tooth aches is if the aspirin is actually swallowed.

At this point, a discussion of the 3 facts about tooth decay can now be undertaken. Most of these facts are commonplace information which most people often ignore or simply brush aside as myths but which if paid close attention could prove very useful in providing better insight into how to best care for the teeth. Some of the facts about tooth decay include;

• Sugar is the main cause of tooth decay- This is a fact even though not in the manner that most people believe. It is not the sugar itself that causes the cavities, but rather it is the action of the bacteria on the sugar that does so. The bacteria present in your mouth feeds on the sugar and produces acids which corrode your teeth and cause the cavities.
• Acidic food cause tooth decay- It is a fact that acidic foods such as lemons erode the enamel that coats the teeth, thus increasing the chances of the formation of cavities.
• Tooth decay can be corrected- This is the last of the three factors to be discussed here. Many people still continue to suffer decayed teeth since they are not aware of the treatment options for tooth decay.

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