Poor Oral Habits

millions of bacteria. When you don’t brush your teeth on time, plaque quickly begins to form, which is the initial stage of tooth decay.

Consuming Certain Beverages and Foods

Foods and beverages that are high in sugar content or starches are likely to cling to your teeth for a long time. Cake, cookies, candies, ice cream, chips, soda, mint, etc. are not easily washed away by saliva and cause decay in teeth.

Tooth Location

Molars and premolars are usually where decay occurs. These teeth have pits, grooves, several roots and crannies that can easily collect food particles. Since they are not easy to reach when brushing, it is hard to keep them clean, unless you brush and floss religiously.

Frequent Snacking and Drinking Beverages

People that are always eating or drinking sugary things are only fuelling the bacteria and giving them an opportunity to produce more acid that causes decay to your teeth.

Heartburn

Heartburn is also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease which causes the stomach fluid to flow back into your mouth. This fluid contains acids which wear out the tooth enamel and cause damage to teeth.

Dry Mouth

Lack of saliva in certain individuals makes them susceptible to tooth decay because saliva helps in washing away plaque from the teeth and without saliva the bacteria readily attack the teeth causing it to decay. Chemotherapy medication, certain medical conditions, medications etc. are some reasons for dry mouth.

Old Age

Aging causes the gums to recede and the teeth to wear down. This makes them vulnerable to bacteria that cause tooth decay.

Worn Down Fillings or Dental Devices

Dental fillings become weak after certain years. They break and get rough edges causing plaque build-up. Even dental devices tend to become ill-fitted after certain years. The bacteria is quick to attack spaces that are weak and more vulnerable. They form plaque and eat away into the teeth.