Cavities, which are small holes that form in your tooth as decay eats away its structure, are often recognized for the discomfort that usually accompanies their presence. As children, many of us were told not to eat candy or other sweets because too much sugar causes cavities. The truth, however, is that even a small amount of sugar, as well as other fermentable carbohydrates, can lead to cavities without the proper care and preventive measures. The more you know about cavities and their true source, the better prepared you will be to protect your teeth from the destructive disease, so to assess your cavity–fighting readiness, Astoria dentist Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz presents the following cavity quiz.
Cavity Questions
Sugar’s true threat to your teeth is that it feeds oral bacteria. What threatening substance is the result of certain oral bacteria metabolizing sugar and carbs? (more…)