Previously, we believed that having a diet high in sugar was the main cause of cavities. More research has shown that it’s more complex and different factors will have an impact on the susceptibility of a tooth to decay . The diet, the oral hygiene, the absorption of minerals,the type of breathing ( mouth breathing ), the quality of the enamel and the saliva , the genetics, all these factors will play a role in the decay mechanism.
Previously, we believed that having a diet high in sugar was the main cause of cavities. More research has shown that it’s more complex and different factors will have an impact on the susceptibility of a tooth to decay . The diet, the oral hygiene, the absorption of minerals,the type of breathing ( mouth breathing ), the quality of the enamel and the saliva , the genetics, all these factors will play a role in the decay mechanism.