Dental Caries Level 3

Information:
*Counteract Cavity Causing Effects- Aged Cheese along with
Sugar and Starches
*Good for Teeth- Green Tea, Chocolate, Peanuts, fruits, Vegetables
*Eat- high fiber foods, drink plenty of sugar free fluids
WHAT CAN I DO?
*See your Physician
*Brush- minimum of twice a day-in morning and at night
*Floss- at least Once per Day
*Regular- Checkup with your Dentist, Cleaning of Teeth
*Diet see a Registered Dietitian
What are Dental Caries?
*Cavities- holes that penetrate your tooth’s enamel, unwanted,
unpleasant, often painful
*Tooth decay- germs, food and unprotected teeth
*Plaque (sticky whitish stuff)- promotes tooth decay
*Caused by- Genetics/Weak Enamel, Inadequate Fluoride,
Poor Oral Hygiene Habits, Inadequate Supply of Saliva,
Illness or Medications