If you practice moderation in your diet, and follow that up with good oral hygiene, occasional dessert indulgences aren’t likely to cause a big problem with tooth decay. Sometimes it’s hidden sugar, and hidden acid, that can be a real issue for your pearly whites. Even health conscious patients can hear the words “you have a cavity” when they go to the dentist. Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans, your Reno dentists, reveal some hidden culprits that can wreak havoc on your teeth.

How Does Acid Get Into Our Mouths

We are not born with Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Generally, babies pick up the bacteria from their parents and loved ones through kissing and sharing food. Once the bacteria are present in our mouths, they need to eat to survive. Their fuel of choice is sugar. Many people think that sugar directly causes cavities. In fact, S. mutans consume the sugar you eat, and then produce metabolic waste in the form of lactic acid. Continue reading “All About Acid from Your Reno Dentists” →