Periodontal Disease Begins To Develop When Your Mouth Is Full Of Bacteria

December 17th, 2007

However, even with fluoride at recommended levels in your diet, tooth can still compromise your dental health and oral cavity. Cavities are formed when bacteria feed upon food particles that cling to the teeth or becomes stuck in crevices. In particular, the bacteria that are responsible for cavities love carbohydrates. When feeding, the bacteria secrete acid that compromises the integrity of the enamel that helps protect your teeth. The rate of secretion depends upon the type of carbohydrate that the bacteria are feeding upon. And this is when periodontal disease begins to develop.