caries and protection

caries and protection

Increased caries risk

The desire for sweets, that is frequent and sugar-rich meals in combination with a lack of oral hygiene, leading to a strong bacterial growth. These convert the sugar quickly in acid to which then attacks the teeth.

 Frequently brushing your teeth is unpleasant and therefore neglected during the first weeks of pregnancy because of nausea. Bacteria can multiply unhindered.

 In addition, the purge and protective effect of saliva is reduced by the pregnancy hormones: The production of saliva is reduced and the saliva becomes more viscous.

Our recommendation to protect against tooth decay

Avoid sugary drinks and foods as possible or at least consume less frequently, for. Example, only after the main meals. Healthier alternative: Toothfriendly sweets that you acknowledge the Happy Tooth with umbrella.

Stimulate your saliva flow by intensive chewing, such as sugar-free "toothfriendly" chewing gum (pay attention to the Happy Tooth symbol) or foods that need to be strongly chewed (z. B. carrots). A kauaktive diet increases the flow of saliva and thus its protective effect. This is that the enamel mineralization and the acids are neutralized.

Take no acidic or sugary foods and drinks at night, since the flow of saliva is greatly reduced during this time.