How food stuck in teeth act as a primer for teeth deterioration?

Many of us have oral problems, one or of other types, that eventually cascade into bigger problems. The best way to stop oral problems is to take precaution—a preemptive attack on the causes, and in that battle, a healthy oral habit is your arsenal.

Precaution involves knowing what can be damaging to your teeth and gum health.

The most common primer of teeth deterioration is the food that remains stuck in teeth—that is why dentist implore their clients to floss regularly after meals. The food stuck in teeth act as a medium for bacterial colonies to adhere to teeth, better known as plaque. The bacteria feed on the carbohydrates, and the end products are acid and sulfur molecules, which are volatile in nature.

1. The acid acts as an active agent in weakening enamel, the hardest and the outermost layer of teeth—the most common sensitive teeth causes and cavities.
2. The sulfur makes your breath unpleasant. 

Precautions that should be followed for healthy teeth and gums:

• Floss your teeth regularly after meals, or at least once a day.
• Brush your teeth twice a day habitually. Use the right techniques to brush tooth, as a bad technique can be as bad as not brushing teeth altogether. Never exert excessive pressure on gums and teeth while brushing and use a toothbrush with soft bristles.
• Use toothpaste that has fluoride in it; the presence of fluoride in paste helps to reinforce enamel and helps to fasten the healing process. Sensitive teeth causes can be contained with the use of approved toothpaste.
• Learn to clean your tongue, as it is as infested with the plaque as teeth are.
• Stop or cut the consumption of acidic beverages, like soda, and food.

Following the above-mentioned precautions can greatly improve your oral health, and can save you from facing intimidating dental drills.