One of the other things I have realized that can increase the risk of getting cavities is, I snack more when I am at home than when I am on the go. The more frequently snacking occurs, the more often the mouth is under acidic attack and has less time to recover. It is not always the food that is the problem, but how often snacking occurs. A big problem that can lead to cavities is sipping on beverages that are not water throughout the day. Oh, it\u2019s no big deal. It\u2019s a diet coke. Yes, there is less sugar in diet coke than regular coke. Both are acidic and can cause your enamel to decay. The person who drinks a cup of coffee with breakfast is a lot less likely to get a cavity than the person who sips on coffee throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last thought I will leave you with is this: kids are vaping. Kids can sense the tension that is going on in this world and are more likely to be vaping on a regular basis because they are bored, have more time on their hands, miss their friends, and are anxious. I have not found many studies on what vaping does to oral tissues. It is still too early to say anything definitively, but from my own personal practice, I see more issues with dry mouth in kids that vape. Saliva is important in maintaining a healthy oral flora and counteracting an acidic environment to prevent cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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