Attractive, strong teeth are an indicator of good health. Many people are naturally drawn to someone with a nice smile. But what if your teeth have seen better days? Perhaps problems like cavities, traumatic damage, and gum disease have taken their toll. Do not worry. You can visit your dentist without fear of judgement. Rather than shame you for the state of your smile, they should focus their attention on helping you improve your condition. Here are some reasons why you can attend your appointment without being nervous about what your care team will think about you:

More than 90% of people develop a dental cavity at some point in their lives. Have you ever wondered exactly how cavities form? Often, people blame this problem on sugar, but sugar does not actually cause decay. Rather, it interacts with bacteria in the mouth, which then cause cavities. Which specific species of bacteria are responsible for cavity formation? This blog post talks about streptococcus mutans and a newly discovered species, selenomonas sputigena. They work together to harm your oral health.