We have recently seen an increase in decay in all ages especially young children. There are many things that put a person at risk for cavities. Some of them include:
- previous cavities
- dry mouth
- sugary drinks throughout the day
- snacking on sticky or sugary foods
- poor oral hygiene
- change in medication
- sipping on coffee throughout the day
- drinking soda (even diet soda)
Take the following quiz by Delta Dental to see if you are at risk for cavities.
http://www.deltadentalins.com/oral_health/dental-cavity-quiz/
