🦷 How Do Cavities Form?
Pool Season Alert: How Chlorine Affects Tooth Enamel & What to Watch For As summer begins, more patients head to the pool—but frequent swimming in chlorinated water can affect your oral health. Chlorine, while essential for keeping pools clean, can alter the pH balance of water. Over time, this may contribute to enamel erosion, staining, or increased tooth sensitivity.
Did you know that cavities don’t appear overnight?
Our mouths naturally contain bacteria. When we eat foods that contain sugar, these bacteria feed on the sugars and produce acids.
Over time, these acids begin to attack the enamel, which is the hard outer layer of your teeth.
Once the enamel starts to break down, a small hole can develop. This is what we call a cavity. If left untreated, the cavity can grow deeper and eventually lead to infection, pain, and more serious dental problems.
Over time, these acids begin to attack the enamel, which is the hard outer layer of your teeth.
Once the enamel starts to break down, a small hole can develop. This is what we call a cavity. If left untreated, the cavity can grow deeper and eventually lead to infection, pain, and more serious dental problems.
✨ The good news? Cavities are preventable!
Here are a few simple ways to protect your smile:
- Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
- Floss daily
- Limit sugary snacks and drinks
- Visit your dentist regularly for exams and cleanings
Regular dental checkups help detect cavities early, before they become bigger problems.
🪥 A healthy smile starts with prevention!
📞 Schedule your next dental visit today and keep your teeth strong and cavity-free.