Jasleen Brar, DDS, serves as part of the general dentistry team at AA Family Dental Group. In this role, Jasleen Brar, DDS, draws on an in-depth understanding of tooth decay.
Numerous types of bacteria live inside a healthy human mouth. When a person ingests foods rich in sugars or carbohydrates, some of these bacteria interact with these substances to form acids. With time, these acids begin to wear away the surface of teeth.
Acids work by eating away at the minerals that give enamel its strength. In the early stages of this process, teeth can rebuild lost enamel with help from naturally occurring saliva and additions of fluoride. If this does not occur quickly enough to compensate for the mineral loss, however, the enamel weakens to the point that it becomes soft and eventually develops a cavity.
If left untreated, cavities can penetrate the inner layers of the teeth. This can lead to intense discomfort and can prompt the body to fight the infection through the production of white blood cells, which in turn may cause a dangerous abscess.
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