=Dirty Rotton Tooth=

You are going to have lots of them if you don't pay attention to this OHI.

or ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTION as my professors call it.

Let us start off with the mild case: CARIES (or cavities)

- Dental caries are a disease where bacteria damage the tooth structure.

- When eating anything, your mouth turns more on the acidic side.

- If the acid is left on the tooth long enough, this will cause demineralization.

- Once the tooth structure has been compromised, it cannot be fixed.

(this is when the DDS has to drill out the hole and put in a filling, which other than the nitrous oxide, is a bad thing)

Now for the more extreme condition: PERIODONTAL DISEASE

- Perio is caused by biofilm buildup on your teeth. after every meal, bacteria stay on your teeth.

- The bacteria put off toxins. That combined to your body's defense to the plaque, cause your gums to puff up and get red. (gingivitis)

Here is a little production to give you a better understanding of how Periodontal Disease progresses.

 So brush your teeth every day, at least twice a day, if not after every meal, and you won't have your teeth fall out. :)