The Importance of Dental Health Care

There is a widespread problem of poor dental health that is still evident across the western developed world even today. This problem persists in spite of the technology and dental hygiene equipment now available. Read on for an explanation of the importance of practising good dental care.
Tooth decay is defined as being damage to the structure of the tooth affecting both the enamel outer finish on the tooth and what's known as the dentin layer of the tooth. The greatest cause of decay is the eating of foods that contain carbohydrates (that is various sugars and starches) found in breads, chocolate, breakfast cereals, milk products and desserts such as puddings or cakes.
The problem with such foods is that bacteria living in the mouth will digest remnants of such foods and then turn them into acids. These bacteria will combine with saliva and food residue to become plaque and stick to your teeth. The danger of acids that exist in plaque is that they eat away the enamel of teeth which then leads to the creation of cavities also known as dental caries.