PREVENTIONS OF TOOTH DECAY:

·         Preventions of tooth decay: Poor oral hygiene leads to build up of bacteria that consume the sugars from food resides. This leads to production of acids that dissolve the enamel causing tooth decay

·         Prevention of gum diseases : Gum disease leading to tooth mobility is the main cause of adult tooth loss

·         Prevention of bad breath: Brushing the teeth and tongue reduce bad breath.

·         Maintenance of good physical and systematic health: Sudden oral health deterioration can often be the first sign of an underlying systematic disease.

REASONS FOR DETERIORATION

·         Improper cleaning methods leading to plague and calculus

·         Untreated gum diseases leading to bad breath and bleeding gums

·         Failure to rinse mouth after snacking

·         Smoking and use of tobacco

·         Large cavities leading to food lodgment and halitosis

·         Failure to clean tongue regularly

·         Poor maintenance of dentures

·         Inadequate attention to milk teeth

·         Lack of proper brushing during orthodontic treatment