What is cavity prone mouth?

What does “cavity prone” mean? This means you are one of those who have decay in their teeth more than others. Usually, when you visit a dentist you always unfortunately they find out that they have a cavity—sometimes even multiple cavities.

When 3 or more than 3 teeth in your mouth are affected by cavities your mouth becomes cavity prone. Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. At times cavities may be visible and at times or they may be hidden between two teeth. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and not cleaning your teeth well.

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Key facts on cavity prone mouth

Tooth cavities is the most common disease after common cold.

Some studies show that high sugary diet or a diet rich in carbohydrates cause tooth cavities.

Sugar is not the only reason for tooth decay

There are many treatments available for cavity prone mouth

What causes cavity prone mouth?

Many of your habits can cause cavity prone mouth.

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Habits

Excess consumption of sugary and sticky foods
Failing to brush twice
Haphazard Brushing
Ignoring flossing your teeth
Improper tongue cleaning
Plaque and calculus buildup on teeth and gums
Food locked between your teeth
Food remains in the mouth for a long time
Frequent snacking and a diet rich in carbohydrates
Excess consumption of acidic and sugary drinks
Mouth breathing
Smoking

Medical Conditions

Diabetes: Those with diabetes tend to be at a higher risk of developing tooth decay.
Thyroid
Pregnancy and menopause
Oral Cancer: Early detection of oral cancer can help improve your overall health
Anemia
Eating Disorders

Hereditary

Some people are more prone to cavities due to genetics and poor enamel quality. Weak enamel makes your teeth more prone to cavities.

Key facts on cavity prone mouth

Common signs and symptoms

Toothache, spontaneous pain or pain that occurs without any apparent cause.
Small brown to black holes in your teeth ranging from tiny holes to large cavity holes.
Pain spreads to the entire jaw and at times radiates to the ear.
Tooth sensitivity.
Mild to sharp pain when eating or drinking something sweet, hot or cold.
Unable to chew food properly
Able to chew food only from the other side where there is no pain
Unable to open your mouth completely.
Visible holes or pits in your teeth.
Brown, black or white staining on any surface of a tooth.
Pain when you bite down.

Consequences / long term impact if not addressed in time

Severe pain and sleepless nights in the future
Swelling of the one side of the jaw
Pus formation below the tooth and gums
Jaw bone destruction
Need for root canal treatment
Need for tooth extraction
Need for implant in the future

Prone to which oral diseases

Deep caries
Grossly decayed teeth
Tooth fracture
Teeth sensitivity
Severe tooth destruction
Bad breath

Prone to which overall diseases

Digestive problem

At-home care (Habits)

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Dos

Use the right brushing tools to brush your teeth
Use a fluoridated enamel repair toothpaste
Flossing and tongue cleaning should be done daily
Use the right brushing technique and clean all surfaces of your teeth including the inner sides.
Manage your meal time and avoid frequent snacking
Rinse your mouth with plain water after anything and everything you eat.
Include fibrous foods in your diet to flush out the food that remains left behind.
Limit carbohydrates in your diet.

Don’ts

Avoid frequent snacking
Don’t just rely on mouthwash for cleaning your teeth
Avoid refined sugars, candies, sticky foods.

Composition of Oral Care products required

Toothpaste – Enamel remineralization toothpaste
Toothbrush- Soft-bristle toothbrush
Mouthwash- Non-alcoholic anti-cavity mouthwash
Gum care – Lauric acid containing oil pulling oil to reduce plaque and bacterial levels
Floss – Waxed coating dental tape floss
Tongue cleaner – U-shaped / silicon tongue cleaner

Recommended Product Kit for cavity prone mouth

Senquel F

TOOTHPASTE

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Clohex

MOUTHWASH

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Ultra Soft

TOOTHBRUSH

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Thermoseal floss

FLOSS

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Gubb Silicone

TONGUE CLEANER

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Birdsong

OIL PULLING

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Treatment in the clinic (Hygiene & Corrective Treatments)

Fillings for cavity prone teeth
Fluoride treatments to make your enamel cavity-resistant
Pit and fissure sealants for teeth that are cavity prone
Teeth Cleaning every 6 months to prevent cavities and bad breath
Teeth polishing every 3 months to prevent plaque accumulation on teeth surfaces

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Clohex

Mouthwash

Description

Clohex Mouth Wash is an antiseptic and antimicrobial mouth wash. Clohex Mouth Wash is used for the treatment of gum diseases such as bleeding and irritated gums and to promote healing after dental procedures.
Clohex Mouth Wash contains chlorhexidine as its active ingredient. It helps in maintaining the oral health, protecting from the gum disease etc.

Composition

CHLORHEXIDINE-0.2%W/V

Senquel-F

Toothpaste

Description

Senquel F toothpaste contains potassium nitrate and Sodium Monoflorophosphate as active ingredients.
Helps in Remineralisation of enamel and prevents tooth decay.
Helps in reducing tooth sensitivity.
Helps in reducing plaque and improves oral hygiene.

Ultrasoft

Toothbrush

Description

Ultra Soft bristle toothbrush to protect your enamel from getting eroded.
To avoid gum tearing while brushing.
Efficiently remove plaque from your teeth.
Remove plaque and bacteria on teeth and around the gumline.

Thermoseal

Floss

Description

This is a mint flavoured flat ribbon like thread to effectively clean the plaque and food debris from areas between your teeth. This floss easily glides between your teeth and prevents spacing between two teeth. The waxed coating on the floss polishes and smoothens the surfaces between your teeth. This prevents plaque from adhering to the teeth surfaces between two teeth.

Gubb Silicon

Tongue Cleaner

Description

Tongue cleaner is a must have for oral hygiene and fresh breath. This soft and gentle rubber scrapper with flexible scrape lining is designed for strong and comfortable cleaning action. Removes germs and bacterial plaque and prevents white coating on your tongue (food buildup or infections). Non-slip rubber grip for better control enables easy back and forth cleaning. This tongue cleaner has long handle to reach to extreme back of tongue. Ideal for daily use. Rinse well after cleaning.
Silicon rubber tongue cleaner also has a anti- gag reflex for people more prone to gagging while cleaning their tongue.

Use at least once a day or after eating.

Birdsong

Oil pulling

Description

Flavours:

Citrus- Lemon Oil,Coconut oil, clove oil and orange oil

Vanilla and Cinnamon- Vanilla extract, Coconut oil, Clove oil & Cinnamon oil.

Mint- Peppermint oil, Coconut oil & Clove oil.

- Made with Virgin, cold pressed coconut oil which helps to eliminate the toxin buildup, detoxifying your mouth and body.
- Strengthens the gums and improves immunity.
- Removes plaque build up and bad breath causing oral bacteria .
- Available in vanilla citrus, and mint flavour

Composition

Citrus- Lemon Oil,Coconut oil, clove oil and orange oil

Vanilla and Cinnamon- Vanilla extract, Coconut oil, Clove oil & Cinnamon oil.

Mint- Peppermint oil, Coconut oil & Clove oil.