{"id":332,"date":"2015-01-20T16:54:16","date_gmt":"2015-01-20T21:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilesbymindy.com\/blog\/?p=332"},"modified":"2019-12-26T21:07:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T21:07:32","slug":"tooth-decay-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/blog\/tooth-decay-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Decay Risk Assessment: Keeping Your Family\u2019s Smiles Safe from Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Though <strong>dental decay <\/strong>is 100 percent preventable, it is still the most prevalent disease affecting children in the United States today. In fact, dental disease results in approximately 51 million hours of lost school work every year in children 18 and under. American adults lose an estimated 164 million hours of work each year due to the same problem. At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/\">office<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">Clinton Township, MI<\/a>, our team works with families from throughout our community to ensure healthy smiles at every stage of life. We accomplish this by offering an all-encompassing range of risk assessments and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/dental-technology.html\">screening procedures<\/a>, including those specifically designed to identify risk factors for <strong>dental cavities. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Understanding Your Tooth Decay Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of reasons that children and adults develop <strong>dental caries, <\/strong>more commonly known as <strong>cavities. <\/strong>The most common risk factors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>Frequent snacking<\/li>\n<li>Drinking beverages other than water between meals<\/li>\n<li>Eating or drinking right before bed (after brushing teeth)<\/li>\n<li>Improper brushing techniques<\/li>\n<li>Insufficient fluoride intake<\/li>\n<li>Too much sugar, starch, or carbonated beverages in daily diet<\/li>\n<li>Tooth crowding<\/li>\n<li>Eating disorders<\/li>\n<li>Poor oral hygiene (specifically failure to floss regularly or properly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tooth decay <\/strong>isn\u2019t always easily detected in its earliest stages. In fact, incipient interproximal caries (early decay that occurs between teeth) are incredibly difficult to see without the proper technology and an experienced dental professional\u2019s expertise. That is why our office incorporates state-of-the-art dental tools, equipment, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/dental-technology.html\">technology<\/a>, giving you the greatest advantage in the fight against <strong>dental cavities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protect Your Smile: Schedule Your Visit Today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/dental-technology.html\">advanced technology<\/a> in the industry combined with a caring and gentle approach, <strong>Dr. Salzberg-Siegel <\/strong>helps the families of <strong>Clinton Township<\/strong><strong>, MI<\/strong> and the surrounding communities keep their smiles free of cavities and looking their best. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">Contact us today<\/a> to schedule your consultation with our team, and learn how to assess your own risk of <strong>dental caries <\/strong>with the free screening application at <a href=\"http:\/\/selfscreen.net\/8\/toothdecay\">SelfScreen.net<\/a>. We genuinely look forward to helping you keep your smile safe from decay and disease, always utilizing the latest in state-of-the-art methods, equipment, and treatments. Our family-friendly, patient-centric office proudly serves patients from throughout <strong>Clinton<\/strong><strong> Township, Shelby, Saint Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, Sterling Heights, Fraser, <\/strong>and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though dental decay is 100 percent preventable, it is still the most prevalent disease affecting children in the United States today. In fact, dental disease results in approximately 51 million hours of lost school work every year in children 18 and under. 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