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Already from the age of six, holes in the teeth are more prevalent in obesity. This is also seen in the permanent teeth.

Holes occur when bacterial deposits (sometimes referred to as biofilm or plaque) stays too long on the tooth surface. The bacteria in the coating produce acid when they break down carbohydrates in the food. If the plaque is left for a long time, it will dissolve the tooth enamel and you get holes. Such bacteria are found in our mouths at all times.

Saliva is an important part of our natural defence against holes. The saliva cleanses the teeth and helps to remove bacterial deposits. It also provides minerals that strengthen tooth enamel.

If plaque is left for a long time, the caries attack will continue into the tooth. Untreated, the part of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels (pulpa) will also be attacked. If it goes that far, it will be necessary to carry out root canal treatment. Then you drill away the caries attack, clean out the nerves and blood vessels, before filling the root and tooth with filling material. In the worst case, the tooth must be removed.

If you change your eating/drinking habits and maintain good oral hygiene, a caries attack can be stopped. What was a beginning hole in the enamel can then at best remain unchanged for life.

Already from the age of six, holes in the teeth are more prevalent in obesity. This is also seen in the permanent teeth.

Holes occur when bacterial deposits (sometimes referred to as biofilm or plaque) stays too long on the tooth surface. The bacteria in the coating produce acid when they break down carbohydrates in the food. If the plaque is left for a long time, it will dissolve the tooth enamel and you get holes. Such bacteria are found in our mouths at all times.

Saliva is an important part of our natural defence against holes. The saliva cleanses the teeth and helps to remove bacterial deposits. It also provides minerals that strengthen tooth enamel.

If plaque is left for a long time, the caries attack will continue into the tooth. Untreated, the part of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels (pulpa) will also be attacked. If it goes that far, it will be necessary to carry out root canal treatment. Then you drill away the caries attack, clean out the nerves and blood vessels, before filling the root and tooth with filling material. In the worst case, the tooth must be removed.

If you change your eating/drinking habits and maintain good oral hygiene, a caries attack can be stopped. What was a beginning hole in the enamel can then at best remain unchanged for life.