The most prevalent disease is tooth decay. Tooth decay is not life threatening but it can lead to lost time on the job or at school.

It has been said that tooth decay starts from sugars in the diet feed harmful bacteria in the mouth. A simple way to prevent tooth decay is by limiting or eliminating excess sugar in the diet.

One of the risk factors is the lack of saliva which is also known as “dry mouth.” Your diet also plays a major role for tooth decay. It more so depends on when you eat, not what you eat. The final risk factors is genetics.

Knowing what prevents tooth decay will allow one to understand what they should and should not do. Besides, no one wants to miss out on time from work or school.