{"id":530,"date":"2015-08-10T16:33:18","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T16:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drbobbycarmen.com\/?p=530"},"modified":"2015-08-10T16:33:18","modified_gmt":"2015-08-10T16:33:18","slug":"cavity-free-mouth-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/cavity-free-mouth-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Follow These Tips to Help Keep Your Mouth Cavity-Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-187956100-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Keep your mouth free of cavities by eating these foods.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-187956100-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ThinkstockPhotos-187956100.jpg 338w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Cavities can put a real damper on your oral health. It can leave your teeth in pain an overly sensitive to hot and cold temperatures. It\u2019s responsible for root canals and other dentistry services. All in all, cavities are your enemy. They\u2019re like problem children that you can\u2019t control. Once a cavity has formed itself on your tooth, the damage has been done. Cavities don\u2019t have to be a problem you have to deal with, though. There are ways to avoid dealing with a cavity problem as well as keeping cavities from forming in the first place. Our office in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">Norman, OK<\/a> wants you to know that we\u2019re here with you every step of the way when it comes to battling cavities. There are simple steps you can take to prevent them from forming and enjoying awesome oral health. Whether you\u2019ve dealt with a cavity problem in the past or are currently being affected by one, these helpful tips will ensure your mouth stays cavity-free. Dr. Bobby Carmen is the Norman dentist you can count on for helpful tips to keep your smile healthy!<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Bring On the Cavity Fighters<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cLaaaaaaaadiiieeees and gentlemaaaaan, please take your seats and get ready for the fight of the century. In the red corner, standing at 2 millimeters and weighing in at a cool .002 pounds, we have the undisputed champion of the world, Cavity. Who dares take on this menacing foe? We now present the fighters!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In corner number one, we have <strong>cheese<\/strong>. Yes, cheese. Curios how cheese keeps cavities at bay? Casein, a protein found in cheese, offers protective properties that help with cavity prevention.<\/p>\n<p>In corner number two, <strong>chewing gum<\/strong>. Sugar-free gum with xylitol is the best defense against cavities. Xylitol is a sugar substitute with powerful cavity-fighting qualities.<\/p>\n<p>In corner number three, <strong>candy<\/strong>. Yes, it\u2019s been hammered into our brains that candy isn\u2019t good for teeth. But if the candy is sugar-free and contains Xylitol, kiss cavities goodbye.<\/p>\n<p>In corner number four, <strong>red wine<\/strong>. While it contains tooth-staining properties, its chemical composition actively fights tooth decay and other bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>In corner number five, <strong>raisins<\/strong>. It wasn\u2019t long ago that raisins were considered cavity creators. Now, they act a lot like wine with chemicals that destroy tooth decay.<\/p>\n<p>In corner number six, <strong>using a straw when you drink<\/strong>. Limit tooth decay from forming by sipping through a straw. It limits the amount of sugars that are hitting your teeth at once.<\/p>\n<p>In corner number seven, <strong>dental sealants<\/strong>. These form a protective coating along the back teeth\u2019s surface. It keeps bacteria from forming in the pits and other indentations in the teeth.<\/p>\n<h3>More Questions? Contact Our Office<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Carmen is a dentist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">Norman, OK<\/a> residents can put their trust in to deliver fantastic results. Your smile is important to you, and it\u2019s important to us. We have the best team in the area to restore your smile! We happily accept residents from all over, including Moore, Goldsby, Noble, Newcastle and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cavities can put a real damper on your oral health. It can leave your teeth in pain an overly sensitive to hot and cold temperatures. It\u2019s responsible for root canals and other dentistry services. All in all, cavities are your enemy. They\u2019re like problem children that you can\u2019t control. 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