Keep Having Cavities? These Factors Show It May Not Be Your Fault...

Some people can brush and floss twice a day but get multiple cavities while other people can never brush their teeth and not have a single cavity at all. So where are these cavities coming from? Here are the factors affecting your teeth that are not necessarily your fault: 

• Diet: Yes sugar causes cavities, but that is not the only thing that could ruin your teeth. Acidic foods are also dangerous. So when you have sodas like coke that are both sugary and acidic, make sure brush afterwards.
• Eating Frequency: When you eat, your pH of your mouth becomes lower, making your teeth more susceptible to a cavity. In addition, increase sugar exposure is more dangerous than the quantity of the sugar itself. By cutting the times you snack, you can also cut your cavity count.
• Bacteria in the Mouth: Everybody’s mouth is an environment of bacteria, and some mouths have a worse bacteria composition than others. This is why you need to be care with mouth to mouth contact, as you can transfer bad bacteria around! Many parents nonchalantly transfer their bacteria to their own kids. 
• Genetics: Some people are just more prone to getting cavities. Every person and every tooth is different and you might notice that your family has to visit the dentist more often than other families. While you cannot do anything to prevent this factor, being aware of your inherited cavity susceptibility can help you in prepare your habits better. 
• Dry Mouth: Saliva is one of the most important protective factors of your teeth and the lack of it can lead to numerous, fast developing cavities. Dry mouth can be caused by symptoms such ad Sjogren’s Syndrome, taking multiple medications, or even wearing a mouth appliance. Make sure to be aware and take care of your teeth, as having dry mouth can lead to destructive results if left uncheck. By using Denti-Pal Extreme Risk Kit customized just for you, you can target all the cavity risk factors and keep your mouth protected.