Introduc)on to Diet and Its Rela)on to Caries

Dental caries, or tooth decay, is a common and preventable oral

health issue. It occurs when acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
damage the tooth enamel.Diet plays a significant role in .the
development and preven;on of dental caries
Diet plays a fundamental role in the development and preven;on of
dental caries. . Understanding the intricate rela;onship between
dietary habits and caries can guide individuals in making informed
choices to protect their oral health. By reducing the intake of sugary
and acidic foods, maintaining good oral hygiene, and op;ng for
protec;ve dietary prac;ces, the risk .of dental caries can be
significantly minimized

What Is a Cavity ?
A dental cavity is a hole in a tooth. This is usually caused by a bacterial
infec;on of a tooth that eats away at the enamel. The bacteria thrive
in an acidic and sugary environment, which allows .them to penetrate
deeper into a tooth
How Did I Get a Cavity?
A dental cavity is caused by either a tooth being broken or cracked or
invasion by bacteria. Several factors play a role in the development of
cavi;es. This includes saliva flow, saliva quality, diet, pH of the mouth,
acidity of the diet, sugar intake, fluoride use as well as oral health
maintenance rou;ne including brushing, flossing, mouthwash use
and regular professional dental .visits

How Does A Cavity Get Bigger?

If leG untreated, the cavity will spread from the enamel (the hard
outer layer of the tooth) to the den;n (the soGer inner layer of the
tooth). Once the bacteria reach the den;n, they spread very .quickly
through the tubes that make up the soGer den;n layer of the tooth

Why Doesn’t My Cavity Hurt ?

Small cavi;es don’t cause pain because the nerve of the tooth is in
the middle of the tooth, protected by the hard outer enamel layer of
the tooth. Once the cavity has entered the soGer den;n layer of the
tooth, the tooth may start to feel sensi;ve to cold and sweets as the
den;n has tubes that connect with the nerve of the tooth. Once the
cavity gets closer to the nerve and the nerve gets infected the tooth
will usually start to hurt on its own. Once the nerve has .degenerated,
it no longer has any feeling and will not hurt un;l abscess forms under
the tooth
When Will the Cavity Turn into An Infected Root?
This is a harder ques;on to answer. There is no clear answer because
every person, and every tooth, is different. The trigger for an infected
root is trauma. Bacterial trauma to a tooth leads to an increase in
pressure in the tooth. If this pressure gets too much for the tooth, the
blood flow to the tooth stops and the nerve begins to degenerate.
With a non-vital nerve and a lack of blood .flow, it is a perfect area
for bacteria to grow unhindered. This is when the root is infected

What Can I Do to Prevent a Cavity?

The best way to prevent a cavity is regular dental maintenance at
home with fluoridated toothpaste and regular professional dental
visits. This allows our team to prevent decay and treat it early when
it does occur. Also, wearing a mouth guard during sports and avoiding
using teeth .as tools will help

I Have a Dental Cavity What Are My OpDons ?

Depending on the size and shape of the cavity we may recommend a
filling, a crown, a root canal or an extrac;on. For small cavi;es, we
will normally recommend a filling. Larger cavi;es may require a
crown to cover more of the tooth to protect it for the long term. If the
decay is in the nerve, then a root canal will be recommended.
Some;mes, the destruc;on of the tooth happens in such a way that
no filling can be confidently placed on a tooth. In this case, we would
.recommend having the tooth removed
 Acidic and Sugary Foods
Foods that are highly acidic can cause cavi;es and other oral health
issues such as canker sores. .Highly acidic foods include tomatoes,
and citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, and lemons

There are many common foods that contain sugar and

carbohydrates. When eaten, the carbohydrates in foods break down
into sugars. Just like regular sugars, when carbohydrates .combine
with the bacteria in your mouth they can become acidic

Common foods high in carbohydrates include breads, bagels, potato

chips, and even French .fries. Foods high in sugar include cookies,
cakes, pies, and candy

Raisins and other dried fruit, although somewhat of a health food,

can also contain high amounts of sugar. Dried fruits tend to be s;cky
and can adhere to your teeth. You should be mindful of the .issues
they can cause in your mouth when ea;ng these types of foods
COMMON EATING HABITS CAN DETRIMENTALLY AFFECT YOUR
ORAL HEALTH

1-EaDng frequent snack

Frequent snacking means frequent exposure of teeth to sugar and
acids, which increases the risk of tooth decay

2-Lack of drinking water

Water helps clean the mouth of bacteria and food residue, and
drinking it in sufficient quan;;es helps maintain oral health

3-EaDng hard and hard food

such as hard nuts or ice, can cause teeth to break or damage

4-Using teeth as a tool

Opening packages or chewing on non-edible objects can lead to
tooth damag

5-Late-night eaDng
When you eat late and go to bed without brushing, food par;cles
remain in.5 your mouth overnight. This gives bacteria ample ;me to
produce acids and cause tooth decay

6-Ignoring dental hygiene aQer acidic foods Consuming acidic foods

like citrus fruits, tomatoes.6 and vinegar can erode your tooth
enamel It's crucial to follow these foods with good. dental hygiene
prac;ces to minimize their impact
 Foods for Oral Health
Foods that include calcium and phosphorus for strong teeth and
healthy gums include milk, cheese, nuts, and meat. Green vegetables
such as broccoli and spinach are also high in calcium .for individuals
that cannot ingest milk products, also known as lactose intolerance

Other foods beneficial to your oral health include firm and crunchy
fruits and vegetables, such as apples, pears, and carrots. Ea;ng these
types of foods creates more saliva, which helps wash .away food
par;cles out of the crevices in your teeth, gums, and tongue

Fruits and vegetables are also high in water content. The water
content helps dilute any sugars, that, when combined with the
bacteria in your mouth, can turn into acid that can damage your
teeth.
 Research and Prepared by all of

1-Mohammed Refat Aldqum

2- Mohammed Fadel Mohsen Ali

3- Atef Abdulmawla Atef Alboriky

4- Abdulqawi Ahmed Alamri

5-Yahya Ahmed Aqid Almsaabi

6- Khattab Fouad Alakeely

7- Assem Ehap Mohammed

8- Amen Abdullah Abdulkader

9- Farah Mazen Alsallami

10- Shahd Saleh Elshaiby

11- Rasha Ahmed Salmeen

12- Nouf Nabil Alaswady

13- Hanan Sameer Salim

14- Wedad Abdulsamed Alamoudi

15- Zahra Khaled Hameed