Is there a little, black hole in the middle of your tooth? Did you just brush it off as a smear? Don’t!
There's a chance they're more than just discolouration – they might be a symptom of tooth decay. When we were little children, we were informed that eating chocolate and sweets may harm our teeth. Is this really the case?
It's true, to some extent.
When we eat sugar and starch, our mouths' microorganisms convert them into acid, which erodes teeth. A little spot can quickly grow into a large hole, causing discomfort and, if left untreated, the loss of your tooth. Cavities, or dental caries, are the most prevalent term for this deterioration.
Your teeth can be free of cavities if you clean and floss them in the correct manner.
What Is the Reason for Decay?
Bacteria in the mouth may be both beneficial and harmful to us. Tooth decay is caused by the presence of harmful bacteria in the mouth. Together, the bacteria produce acid from the food you consume in the form of a film (plaque) that is formed by the bacteria in your digestive system.
We observe rotting in our teeth as a result of this acid. Our teeth are constantly losing and acquiring minerals as part of a normal process. Tooth decay occurs when the minerals in our teeth are lost faster than they can be replaced.
Tooth Decay Home Remedies
Oil Pulling
This is an Ayurvedic practise. It has been found that oil pulling reduces the amount of germs in the mouth and minimises plaque production, which may help prevent tooth decay in the long term. When using this method, a small amount of pure oil (ideally cold-pressed) is used to swirl about the mouth, making sure that all teeth are well coated. Before brushing your teeth in the morning, perform this technique – preferably on an empty stomach.
Amla
Ayurveda relies heavily on the plant amla. It's a fruit that may be used as a decoction or as a mouthwash because of its reputation as being beneficial to oral health. In addition, we may benefit from the long-term advantages of Amla for our teeth by consuming a small amount of it every day.
Liquorice
Yashtimadhu (Sanskrit) and mulethi (Hindi) are other names for liquorice, including the 'sweet herb'. The bacteria Streptococcus mutans or S. mutans, which causes tooth decay, can be destroyed by the bioactive substances present in liquorice, according to one study.
