How well do we care for our teeth these days? A better understanding of oral hygiene is needed Modern dental services are now so advanced; there should be very little tooth decay around. Yet like the common cold, tooth decay is one of the most common diseases mankind seems unable to cure. But can we prevent tooth decay? Yes – even before the teeth emerge we can help children to develop stronger teeth that are more resistant to tooth decay. Then it is up to the parents and not really the dentists to prevent tooth decay. Q) Where does tooth decay come from – are sweets really the “root” cause? A) No. It is the bacteria called streptococcus mutans that lives in the food residues that wreck our teeth. Any food that ferments in the mouth – even healthy food that remains in the mouth can ferment and provide an acidic environment for this pathogenic type of bacteria to live. https://www.naturefresh.co.za/#/Ecommerce/28
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