How do cavities start?

Question

Trying to improve my oral hygiene and avoid future dental problems. What's the very first stage of a cavity forming, and what should I watch out for to catch it early?

Rohan Malhotra · Accepted Answer

They start when plaque builds up from leftover food, and the bacteria produce acids that eat the enamel. Honestly, if you don't have time to floss, at least rinse your mouth vigorously after every meal. It takes ten seconds but saves you a lot of dental visits.

Maninder Kaur · Answer

I tried rinsing with clove oil and warm salt water to stop a starting cavity, but those only soothe the gums. Cavities start when acid erodes the enamel, and once that outer layer is breached, only a proper dental cleaning can stop it.

Aniket Sen · Answer

They start when oral bacteria feed on food sugars and create acid, which slowly dissolves the tooth's hard outer surface.

Ramashankar Pandey · Answer

Babu, jab hum khana khane ke baad acche se kulla nahi karte, toh wo kachra danto ke beech fasa reh jata hai. Usi se danto mein keeda lagna shuru hota hai. Halka gunguna pani se kulla kiya karo.

Snehal Kulkarni · Answer

Haan na, starting mein toh bilkul pata nahi chalta. Hum jo meetha khate hain, uske bachne se mouth mein acid banta hai aur dheere dheere tooth enamel kamzor ho jata hai. Isliye dinner ke baad brush karna bahut jaroori hai.

How do cavities start?

5 answers

Consult a dental surgeon

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