The easiest way to prevent cavities is by brushing your teeth and removing plaque at least three times a day, especially after eating and before bed. Flossing at least once a day is important to remove plaque between your teeth.

You should brush with a soft bristled toothbrush rather than hard bristles tooth brush. Angle the bristles about 45 degrees toward the gum-line. Brush for about the length of one song on the radio (3 minutes). It's a good idea to ask your dentist or hygienist to help you with proper brushing methods. Reducing the amount and frequency of eating sugary foods can reduce the risk of forming cavities. If you are going to drink a can of sweetened soda, for instance, it is better to drink it in one sitting, than sip it throughout the day.

Better yet, drink it through a straw in one sitting, to bypass the teeth altogether. Getting to the dentist at least twice a year is critical for examinations and professional cleanings. To reduce the incidence of cavities, use toothpaste and mouthwash that contain fluoride. Fluoride is a compound that is added to most tap water supplies, toothpastes, and mouth rinses to reduce cavities. Fluoride becomes incorporated into our teeth as they develop and makes them more resistant to decay.

A dental procedure called sealants can also help reduce cavities on the top and sides of back teeth. A sealant is a white resin material that blankets the tooth, protecting the vulnerable pits and fissures of the tooth. Sealants are routinely placed on children's teeth to prevent cavities on their newly developing molars. The use of sealants to prevent cavities is also a cost-effective way to reduce the incidence of cavities on adults as well. Sealants are generally not used on teeth that already have fillings. People who have a dry mouth are at risk for developing cavities.

So the dentists prescribe artificial saliva and mouth moisturizers as well as recommend chewing sugarless gum to stimulate saliva production. Finally, an antiseptic mouthwash containing chlorhexidine gluconate such as Peridex can also be useful in killing bacteria associated with dental caries. For preventing dental caries in primary tooth, brush them twice a day. Allowing food particles to stay on teeth for any length of time increases the risk of decay. Always brush after the evening meal so bits of food don't linger there overnight. Never let your baby go to sleep with a bottle of juice or milk. Constant immersion increases the risk of decay. If necessary, a bottle of water is a much better idea.

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