{"id":107,"date":"2013-09-27T15:13:32","date_gmt":"2013-09-27T15:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.robisondentalgroup.com\/?p=107"},"modified":"2016-06-14T19:11:57","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T19:11:57","slug":"what-causes-tooth-decay-and-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/blog\/what-causes-tooth-decay-and-how-is-it-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Tooth Decay and How Is It Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-108\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"crowns\" src=\"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/crowns.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/blog\/acid-reflux-and-your-oral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\">our last post<\/a>, we talked about the powerful effect stomach acid can have on teeth. Most cases of decay aren\u2019t caused by stomach acid, though. Instead, when most patients experience tooth decay, it\u2019s the result of bacteria and plaque. Bacteria reacts to many foods\u2014especially foods high in sugar\u2014by producing acid, which leads to more bacteria and more acid, resulting in an environment harmful to teeth.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, the buildup of bacteria, plaque, and acid also contributes to gum disease. As one of the most common oral health conditions a patient can face, gum disease can have a dramatic effect on one\u2019s oral health (it\u2019s the most common cause of tooth loss in adults)<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. John R. Robison<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. J.D. Robison<\/a> offer care for both tooth decay and gum disease. With services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">composite fillings and porcelain crowns<\/a>, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">periodontal therapy<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/meet-the-team.html\">Canton dental team<\/a> can provide effective care against both.<\/p>\n<p>We also recommend coming to <strong>Robison Dental Group<\/strong> twice a year for checkups and cleanings. Though we offer these great general and restorative services, regular checkups and cleanings are designed to prevent the most common oral health conditions from forming in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>During your visit we can also offer home care tips that will help you protect your smile in between visits to our <strong>Canton<\/strong> dental office. We recommend brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once. You may also benefit from an antibacterial or fluoride mouthwash.<\/p>\n<p>Has it been more than six months since your last checkup? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">Call<\/a> <strong>Robison Dental Group<\/strong> for an appointment. We serve patients from <strong>Canton<\/strong>, <strong>Ann<\/strong> <strong>Arbor<\/strong>, <strong>Northville<\/strong>, <strong>Westland<\/strong>, <strong>Plymouth<\/strong>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our last post, we talked about the powerful effect stomach acid can have on teeth. Most cases of decay aren\u2019t caused by stomach acid, though. Instead, when most patients experience tooth decay, it\u2019s the result of bacteria and plaque. 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