All about Cavities!

Cavities are painful for not only children but also for adults. It can happen in places where decay has eaten through the enamel and exposed a tooth's root. Hot or cold food or liquids can send a painful signal that something is wrong. Cavities may or may not have any symptoms until after significant damage to the tooth. This is why regular visits to Dental Doctors in Hyderabad are so important. Early signs of tooth decay are easier to treat than advanced cases. What Happens when we eat sugar? When we consume sugar, in presence of the right kind of Bacteria (acid-forming) around the teeth, acid forms in less than thirty seconds and stays on the teeth for nearly half an hour! The acid-forming bacteria are attracted by sugar consumption and start to dominate over other usually-present bacteria in the mouth. Dental care for kids is very important. If children eat plenty of sugar, soon their mouth will be colonized by such acid-producing bacteria (the other bacteria which are