{"id":151,"date":"2013-07-29T19:34:49","date_gmt":"2013-07-29T19:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.randolphdental.com\/?p=151"},"modified":"2016-05-03T18:34:36","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T18:34:36","slug":"advanced-risk-factors-for-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/advanced-risk-factors-for-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Risk Factors for Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-152\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"general dentistry\" src=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Young-Smile2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Young-Smile2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Young-Smile2-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>You already know that it takes regular brushing and flossing \u00a0plus good nutrition and regular checkups, to defend your smile from cavities. But oral care and nutrition are only two risk factors you should be aware of in having a cavity-free smile. In today\u2019s post, we\u2019d like to highlight a few more risk factors that you might not even be aware of. If you have questions about any of them, don\u2019t hesitate to give <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/\">Randolph Dental Care<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/contact.html\">call<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Existing decay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Did you realize that having cavities in the past makes you more vulnerable to having cavities in the future? That\u2019s because decay weakens the protective layer of enamel on the outside of our teeth. To protect your smile, treat cavities early, before they have a chance to become more developed. You should also make sure you\u2019re getting enough fluoride, which attract minerals important for having healthy teeth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family history<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some patients grew up in a home where good oral hygiene wasn\u2019t a priority. But we\u2019re not just talking about poor oral hygiene when we talk about family history. Some patients are more vulnerable to cavities because of heredity. If you\u2019ve noticed a pattern of cavities in your family, make sure you\u2019re brushing and flossing regularly, and that you\u2019re visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">Dr. Goldstein<\/a> a minimum of twice a year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dry mouth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Among the different things that saliva does, one is flush bacteria out of your mouth. Another is that it helps neutralize acid, which can harm tooth enamel.\u00a0 In cases of dry mouth, teeth are more vulnerable because there\u2019s nothing to get rid of bacteria or take care of the acid. That\u2019s why, if you struggle with dry mouth, it\u2019s important to drink water throughout the day, so that your mouth stays moist. Xylitol mints or gum may also help.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have questions about any of these risk factors, or do you need to schedule an appointment with <strong>Dr. Goldstein<\/strong>? \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.randolphdental.com\/contact.html\">Call<\/a> <strong>Randolph Dental Care<\/strong> today. 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