{"id":21688,"date":"2022-06-17T18:29:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T12:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=21688"},"modified":"2025-11-27T07:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T01:31:08","slug":"what-causes-dental-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-causes-dental-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes dental cavities?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dental cavities, or tooth decay, is one of the most common dental diseases. It occurs when harmful bacteria in your mouth feed on sugars and carbohydrates in your teeth. The process produces an acidic environment that damages the enamel on your teeth and allows bacteria to penetrate further into the dentin layer below. If not treated promptly, this can lead to a secondary infection known as pulpitis (also known as denticulitis) which usually results in a painful cracked tooth with an increased risk of toothache and jaw <\/a>infection. In this article you will learn more about dental cavities, their causes, and how to prevent them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What causes dental cavities?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cavities are caused by bacteria that live in your mouth breaking down the sugars and carbohydrates found in food and drinks, causing acids that eat away at the teeth. Generally only cause problems in people with low immunity or if their oral hygiene is poor. Tooth decay is an inflammatory disease that destroys the enamel and dentin<\/a> layers of the teeth. It starts with demineralization, when the pH of the saliva is lowered by food and bacteria in the mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n

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When the pH is low enough, it attacks the enamel and makes it porous, which creates the perfect environment for bacteria to form. Bacteria feed on sugars and carbohydrates in your teeth, creating an acidic environment that damages the enamel on your teeth and allows bacteria to penetrate further into the dentin layer below. If not treated promptly, this can lead to a secondary infection known as pulpitis (also known as denticulitis) which usually results in a painful cracked tooth with an increased risk of toothache and jaw infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to prevent dental cavities?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brush and floss your teeth regularly – Brushing your teeth at least twice a day, and flossing once daily, can significantly reduce your risk of developing oral health problems, including dental cavities. Eat a healthy diet – Avoiding sugary, starchy and acidic foods like candy, soda, and cookies will help reduce the amount of bacterial growth in your mouth. If you have to eat sugary foods, try to do so after meals so the sugar comes in contact with teeth less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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