For a long time, caries was considered an unavoidable evil that affects almost everyone at some point. Today we know better: caries is an infectious disease that is almost 100% preventable. A “cavity” in the tooth does not develop overnight. It is the final stage of a long process in which the chemical balance in your mouth is disturbed. <\/p>\n\n
Understand this process and you have control. As your dental team, we want to show you how you can not only stop this process, but actively reverse it. <\/p>\n\n
Your teeth are in constant chemical exchange. Bacteria in the biofilm (plaque) metabolize carbohydrates into acids. These acids dissolve minerals such as calcium and phosphate from the enamel (demineralization<\/strong>). <\/p>\n\n Normally, your saliva repairs this damage by redepositing minerals into the tooth (remineralization<\/strong>). Caries only develops when the phases of acid attack last longer than the phases of repair. Here are your four most important strategies to win this tug-of-war: <\/p>\n\n It is a widespread misconception that only the amount<\/em> of sugar is decisive. For your teeth, it is rather the frequency<\/em> of sugar consumption. <\/p>\n\n Fluorides are indispensable in modern dentistry. They integrate into the tooth structure and make the enamel more resistant to acid attacks. Moreover, they accelerate the return of minerals to the tooth. <\/p>\n\n Bacteria organize themselves in an adhesive biofilm. If it is not regularly disrupted, it matures and becomes more aggressive. <\/p>\n\n Your saliva is the most natural “mouthwash.” It neutralizes acids and provides the building blocks for tooth enamel. <\/p>\n\n Even with perfect home care, there are niches you cannot reach. Additionally, caries in its initial stage (initial caries) often progresses painlessly and invisibly to the naked eye beneath the surface. <\/p>\n\n Caries prevention is teamwork. You handle the daily care, we provide professional monitoring. A good balance here is ultimately more than half the battle. Schedule your next check-up in time. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For a long time, caries was considered an unavoidable evil that affects almost everyone at some point. Today we know better: caries is an infectious disease that is almost 100% preventable. A “cavity” in the tooth does not develop overnight. It is the final stage of a long process in which the chemical balance in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":118907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[187,190,193,199],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-118905","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dental-fit","category-informative","category-prophylaxis","category-pediatric-dentistry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nStrategy 1: Frequency Over Quantity \u2013 Give Your Teeth Breaks<\/h3>\n\n
\n
Strategy 2: Fluoride as a Protective Shield<\/h3>\n\n
\n
Strategy 3: Mechanical Disruption of the Biofilm<\/h3>\n\n
\n
Strategy 4: Saliva Stimulation<\/h3>\n\n
\n
When to See a Professional?<\/h2>\n\n
\n