New Teeth Specialists in NJ Bust 15 Cavity Myths, PART 2This four-part article series focuses on explaining the facts and dispellingthe myths behind dental cavities, which are tiny holes in your teeth thatcan cause them to become decayed.

Welcome to the second installment of our four-part article series on the myths and factssurrounding cavities. In our previous article post, we spoke to a new teeth specialist in NJwho provided us with the following fascinating insights…

MythMythMythMyth #### 1:1:1:1: Sugar doesn’t cause cavities, but the acidic wastes produced by the oral bacteriathat feed upon sugar do! The more sugar you eat and the longer your mouth’s exposure toit is, the greater your risk of developing tooth decay.

MythMythMythMyth #### 2:2:2:2: Eating acidic foods doesn’t directly cause cavities, but it can render your teethmore vulnerable to decay by softening their hard protective outer layer and by exposingthe softer underlying dentine.

MythMythMythMyth #### 3:3:3:3: With the right preventative dental health care (fluoride, good oral hygiene andsealants), children need not be more vulnerable to cavities than adults.

Let’s continue with some more myths!

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TheTheTheThe Facts:Facts:Facts:Facts: “Actually, you won’t be doing yourself any favors by doing this,” says the newteeth specialist in NJ. “The analgesic action of aspirin is facilitated by the blood stream, so itneeds to be ingested, i.e. swallowed. Placing an aspirin next to a sore tooth may actuallydamage the tooth, irritate the gums and cause further pain since it’s quite acidic.”

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TheTheTheThe Facts:Facts:Facts:Facts: “Unless a filling, be it composite or amalgam, breaks down you should neverneed to replace it. Cavities can also form around fillings, in which case you may need a newone… and teeth can fracture. But in the absence of these problems, fillings can last alifetime,” says the expert of dental implants in Rutherford.

“Other things to be aware of are general wear-and-tear and decay caused by poor oralhygiene. To get the most out of the longevity of a filling, brush and floss regularly andthoroughly and see your dentist and oral hygienist at least once a year. That way, problemscan be identified in their infancy and treated accordingly.”

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TheTheTheThe Facts:Facts:Facts:Facts: “This is a potentially disastrous myth because it fools people into thinking theydon’t have a problem just because they can’t see or feel that anything is wrong,” says thenew teeth specialist in NJ. “Surface cavities and mild decay don’t typically present with anypain or discomfort. You can be totally unaware that you have a problem unless you go forregular scheduled appointments with the dentist.

“Usually, when you do experience pain and sensitivity, the cavity has become so deep thatthe nerve endings in the dentine and pulp chamber have become affected, at which stageyou may require far more expensive and complicated procedures to repair the tooth.Brushing more regularly won’t solve the problem either. Since the cavity protects thebacteria in it, it’s simply allowed to deepen and deepen.”

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The Facts: “Just because you’ve had a filling placed doesn’t mean the tooth becomesinvulnerable to further decay or to the development of cavities elsewhere. Where the toothhas been treated for decay should remain cavity-free with good oral hygiene habits. Also, itshould be noted that older fillings can begin to break down over time and the marginsbetween the restorative material and natural tooth structure can become prime locationsfor decay,” says the dental implants specialist in Rutherford. “Again, this highlights theimportance of regular dental check-ups to make sure your fillings are in good workingorder.”

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To read more about the myths and misconceptions surrounding cavities and tooth decay,stay tuned for the third installment of this four-part article series.