{"id":3949,"date":"2024-05-06T12:45:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T12:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lassustandartsen.nl\/amsterdam\/?p=3949"},"modified":"2024-05-06T12:51:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T12:51:22","slug":"how-to-prevent-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lassustandartsen.nl\/amsterdam\/en\/how-to-prevent-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prevent tooth decay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What causes tooth decay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth decay is one of the most common dental health problems. It affects people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. From very young children to seniors. But what are the common causes of tooth decay?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tooth decay, also known as dental cavities or caries, is caused by several factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive consumption of sugary or acidic food and beverages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Frequent consumption of sugary or acidic food and beverages is a common cause of tooth decay. The bacteria that reside naturally in your mouth feeds on the residues of sugary and acidic food and drinks which are then broken down into acids. The acids form plaque that can damage the enamel of your teeth and cause tooth decay and a condition known as dental erosion.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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