Could secondhand smoking really cause cavities? Believe it or not, studies have recently shown that both maternal and secondhand smoking may literally be causing cavities in your children. We all knew secondhand smoke was bad for many reasons, but this finding comes at quite a surprise. In any case, let’s just use this as another reason to quit smoking […]
Cavities in Toddler Teeth: The Cause
The most common disease among toddlers is tooth decay Tooth decay is more common than even asthma, and cavities in baby teeth are on the rise. Cavities can form when the specific type of bacteria that cause cavities are present in the mouth along with sugar. The bacteria metabolizes the sugar producing acids. Tooth enamel […]