The causes of tooth decay:
The daily diet The systematic use of carbohydrates (glucose, sucrose, fructose) in between meals. In the occurrence of cavities plays a role not so much the amount of sweets consumed as the frequency of their admission and their duration of stay in the mouth. Found that the protein deficiency, deficiency of vitamins D, A, C, etc. do not affect the occurrence of dental caries. Only a very crude supply shortages for a long time may be associated with an increased caries lesions. The influence of diet on the occurrence of dental caries is not limited to the influence of carbohydrates. Undisputed caries-preventive role of fluoride. Even another 60 - 80 years ago, the food is not exposed to intense cooking. Being tougher, it had a pronounced cleaning effect, and the result is self-cleaning of the teeth. Currently, the food has increased the amount of carbohydrates, especially refined (not less than 40 kg per year per capita). We used the food softer and does not require intensive treatment,...