Every time you eat, your teeth come under attack. Bacterias that live in your mouth thrive on the sugars and starches in the food you chew. This bacteria forms a sticky plaque that clings to the surface of your teeth. Acids produced by the bacteria in plaque can eat through the hard, white coating on the outside of your teeth (enamel) creating a cavity.
Plaque can also irritate your gums and other tissues that support your teeth, that can lead to gingivitis.
Gingivitis occuts when the part of your gum around the base of your teeth become inflamed and bleeds easily. If unchecked, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis- your gums gradually withdraw from around your teeth and if inflammation occurs in the ligaments and tooth sockets that hold tooth in place. Eventually periodontitis can cause tooth loss.
Be aware, aging can bring changes that may make your teeth more vulnerable to cavities and other problems. But with proper care, your teeth can last a lifetime.
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