:Dental Cavities Guide

Since the discovery and branding of cranberries as one of the “super-foods”, loaded with anti-oxidants it seems the amazing discoveries from the humble fruit kingdom never ceases to amaze. Flavonoids in the fruit have been found to contain anti-oxidants that counteract the effects of the bacteria Streptococcus Mutans, one of the major causes of tooth decay.

Though preliminary with the specific ingredient still to be identified, it is promising at helping the world rid itself of one of the most prevalent diseases all over the globe, the humble yet painful tooth decay. Hopefully, a better understanding of nature’s gifts will give us more tools against the many diseases that plagues our mouth.

The problem of sensitive teeth is a reality and most adults have the condition making dental treatment a tad bit more difficult. Studies have found that minerals found in saliva but in greater concentrations is effective in soothing such over-reactive or sensitive teeth allowing easier treatment of patients.

The said minerals plug in the tooth’s pores preventing the pain receptors from getting irritated in the first place leaving you to enjoy the cold one you’ve been avoiding for quite some time. Sensitive teeth prevents people from drinking or eating cold foods and even hot ones, causing searing pain as if one’s mouth was burning.