Dental Diseases and Damage from Them

The most common dental diseases include tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. Let’s take a closer look at how these happen and how they can be prevented. When you consume food and drinks that are sugary or starchy (high in carbohydrates), the bacteria that naturally live in your mouth, break them down forming acids. These acids attack and dissolve the outer surface (enamel) of your teeth. Over time this can result in a hole. The risk of tooth decay is increased for people with dry mouth syndrome.