There is always a threat of decay in your mouth, especially if you are very young, which is why you need to maintain a high level of oral hygiene in central Leeds at all times, especially after eating and drinking. Bacteria and plaque are ready to strike at all times and if you are not careful the acids from these kids will slowly eat away at the surfaces of the teeth, get through the enamel and then caries can form; you are also in extra danger from these if you have low levels of saliva, calcium and fluoride in your body. There are many ways you can avoid caries in the first place by ensuring that you look after the health of your teeth, having a strong diet- you can also have dental sealants fitted that will keep bacteria off the surfaces of the teeth. If however caries have set in, then you will need to go and see your dentist for some repair work, and this will involve the tooth being cleaned up and then filled. In some severe cases, you may require root canal treatment followed by the fitting of a crown. Caries are one of the biggest problems with teeth throughout the world, so you need to be on the ball to prevent them.
