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Tooth Decay

My teeth are starting to decay, why?

Female | 33 years old

8 Answers

There are many factors that causes tooth decay like sugary foods, change of pH in the mouth, poor oral hygiene, and etc. Look for a good dental professional to take care of those decays before it gets bigger. Im here if you need an appointment.
Multiple of reasons but acid production is main cause of decay. Evaluation of drinks, foods and oral care is needed. Go see your dentist
Could be many reasons. I would need to do a full mouth exam and evaluate diet for a better response
you need to look at these 5 likely reasons

dietary habits
poor oral hygiene
stress and lifestyle factors
gum recession
changes in salivary function- medications?

It is generally a combination of diet, hygiene habits, genetics and the oral microflora (i.e., the type/quantity of decay causing bacteria in your mouth)
There are many reasons for Teeth Decay: Poor Oral Hygiene, Diet, Dry Mouth, Medications, Acid Reflux and Genetics. Seeing a dentist every 6 months is recommended to make sure the mouth is healthy and not leading to other health problems. Hope this Helps.. Cheers !
tooth decay has different reasons such as
diet high in carbs
bad oral hygiene
medications
dry mouth
I recommend to visit a dentist


Many possibilities. Most drinks have sugar added. Even diet drinks are acidic. Do you brush and floss? Dry mouth due to disease or medications decrease saliva. The number of times your mouth is exposed to sugars or acids