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    Introduc)on to Diet and Its Rela)on to Caries

    Dental caries, or tooth decay, is a common and preventable oral


    health issue. It occurs when acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
    damage the tooth enamel.Diet plays a significant role in .the
    development and preven;on of dental caries
    Diet plays a fundamental role in the development and preven;on of
    dental caries. . Understanding the intricate rela;onship between
    dietary habits and caries can guide individuals in making informed
    choices to protect their oral health. By reducing the intake of sugary
    and acidic foods, maintaining good oral hygiene, and op;ng for
    protec;ve dietary prac;ces, the risk .of dental caries can be
    significantly minimized

    What Is a Cavity ?
    A dental cavity is a hole in a tooth. This is usually caused by a bacterial
    infec;on of a tooth that eats away at the enamel. The bacteria thrive
    in an acidic and sugary environment, which allows .them to penetrate
    deeper into a tooth
    How Did I Get a Cavity?
    A dental cavity is caused by either a tooth being broken or cracked or
    invasion by bacteria. Several factors play a role in the development of
    cavi;es. This includes saliva flow, saliva quality, diet, pH of the mouth,
    acidity of the diet, sugar intake, fluoride use as well as oral health
    maintenance rou;ne including brushing, flossing, mouthwash use
    and regular professional dental .visits

    How Does A Cavity Get Bigger?


    If leG untreated, the cavity will spread from the enamel (the hard
    outer layer of the tooth) to the den;n (the soGer inner layer of the
    tooth). Once the bacteria reach the den;n, they spread very .quickly
    through the tubes that make up the soGer den;n layer of the tooth

    Why Doesn’t My Cavity Hurt ?


    Small cavi;es don’t cause pain because the nerve of the tooth is in
    the middle of the tooth, protected by the hard outer enamel layer of
    the tooth. Once the cavity has entered the soGer den;n layer of the
    tooth, the tooth may start to feel sensi;ve to cold and sweets as the
    den;n has tubes that connect with the nerve of the tooth. Once the
    cavity gets closer to the nerve and the nerve gets infected the tooth
    will usually start to hurt on its own. Once the nerve has .degenerated,
    it no longer has any feeling and will not hurt un;l abscess forms under
    the tooth
    When Will the Cavity Turn into An Infected Root?
    This is a harder ques;on to answer. There is no clear answer because
    every person, and every tooth, is different. The trigger for an infected
    root is trauma. Bacterial trauma to a tooth leads to an increase in
    pressure in the tooth. If this pressure gets too much for the tooth, the
    blood flow to the tooth stops and the nerve begins to degenerate.
    With a non-vital nerve and a lack of blood .flow, it is a perfect area
    for bacteria to grow unhindered. This is when the root is infected

    What Can I Do to Prevent a Cavity?


    The best way to prevent a cavity is regular dental maintenance at
    home with fluoridated toothpaste and regular professional dental
    visits. This allows our team to prevent decay and treat it early when
    it does occur. Also, wearing a mouth guard during sports and avoiding
    using teeth .as tools will help

    I Have a Dental Cavity What Are My OpDons ?


    Depending on the size and shape of the cavity we may recommend a
    filling, a crown, a root canal or an extrac;on. For small cavi;es, we
    will normally recommend a filling. Larger cavi;es may require a
    crown to cover more of the tooth to protect it for the long term. If the
    decay is in the nerve, then a root canal will be recommended.
    Some;mes, the destruc;on of the tooth happens in such a way that
    no filling can be confidently placed on a tooth. In this case, we would
    .recommend having the tooth removed
    Acidic and Sugary Foods
    Foods that are highly acidic can cause cavi;es and other oral health
    issues such as canker sores. .Highly acidic foods include tomatoes,
    and citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, and lemons

    There are many common foods that contain sugar and


    carbohydrates. When eaten, the carbohydrates in foods break down
    into sugars. Just like regular sugars, when carbohydrates .combine
    with the bacteria in your mouth they can become acidic

    Common foods high in carbohydrates include breads, bagels, potato


    chips, and even French .fries. Foods high in sugar include cookies,
    cakes, pies, and candy

    Raisins and other dried fruit, although somewhat of a health food,


    can also contain high amounts of sugar. Dried fruits tend to be s;cky
    and can adhere to your teeth. You should be mindful of the .issues
    they can cause in your mouth when ea;ng these types of foods
    COMMON EATING HABITS CAN DETRIMENTALLY AFFECT YOUR
    ORAL HEALTH

    1-EaDng frequent snack


    Frequent snacking means frequent exposure of teeth to sugar and
    acids, which increases the risk of tooth decay

    2-Lack of drinking water


    Water helps clean the mouth of bacteria and food residue, and
    drinking it in sufficient quan;;es helps maintain oral health

    3-EaDng hard and hard food


    such as hard nuts or ice, can cause teeth to break or damage

    4-Using teeth as a tool


    Opening packages or chewing on non-edible objects can lead to
    tooth damag

    5-Late-night eaDng
    When you eat late and go to bed without brushing, food par;cles
    remain in.5 your mouth overnight. This gives bacteria ample ;me to
    produce acids and cause tooth decay

    6-Ignoring dental hygiene aQer acidic foods Consuming acidic foods


    like citrus fruits, tomatoes.6 and vinegar can erode your tooth
    enamel It's crucial to follow these foods with good. dental hygiene
    prac;ces to minimize their impact
    Foods for Oral Health
    Foods that include calcium and phosphorus for strong teeth and
    healthy gums include milk, cheese, nuts, and meat. Green vegetables
    such as broccoli and spinach are also high in calcium .for individuals
    that cannot ingest milk products, also known as lactose intolerance

    Other foods beneficial to your oral health include firm and crunchy
    fruits and vegetables, such as apples, pears, and carrots. Ea;ng these
    types of foods creates more saliva, which helps wash .away food
    par;cles out of the crevices in your teeth, gums, and tongue

    Fruits and vegetables are also high in water content. The water
    content helps dilute any sugars, that, when combined with the
    bacteria in your mouth, can turn into acid that can damage your
    teeth.
    Research and Prepared by all of

    1-Mohammed Refat Aldqum

    2- Mohammed Fadel Mohsen Ali

    3- Atef Abdulmawla Atef Alboriky

    4- Abdulqawi Ahmed Alamri

    5-Yahya Ahmed Aqid Almsaabi

    6- Khattab Fouad Alakeely

    7- Assem Ehap Mohammed

    8- Amen Abdullah Abdulkader

    9- Farah Mazen Alsallami

    10- Shahd Saleh Elshaiby

    11- Rasha Ahmed Salmeen

    12- Nouf Nabil Alaswady

    13- Hanan Sameer Salim

    14- Wedad Abdulsamed Alamoudi

    15- Zahra Khaled Hameed

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