Tooth decay… Are We Just Fixing Cavities Or Are We Treating The
Disease That Causes Them? Dentistry has come a long way in the
last few years. We are experiencing a significant paradigm shift
in how we think about prevention. Traditionally, cavities were
fixed and the patient was told to brush better, floss more and
cut down on candy. Now, however, we know that it's not sugar and
sweets that cause cavities. Instead we realize that cavities are
simply the end result of a bacterial infection in the mouth
called "caries". Dental Caries Are Caused By… Parents or primary
caregivers can infect their children. Prolonged Acidic Oral
Environment: Associated with a sugary/acidic diet or frequent
nursing/bottle feeding or snacking. Lack Of Good Hygiene:
Keeping the oral environment clean is important even prior to
the first tooth erupting, however, brushing and flossing alone
will not stop the infection. Drilling and filling has been the
traditional method of treating cavities, but it doesn’t treat
the infection, just t