Cygnet Orthodontics

White spots on teeth  also known as tooth  decalcification  are a very common concern.  Enamel decalcification occurs when the  remineralization  process of a tooth is disrupted. This stage is visible before cavitation has occurred, and has the ability to be reversed by saliva induced remineralization. Saliva cleanses the mouth of food and debris, removing sources that promote acidity. Saliva also has the ability to dilute and remove organic acids from thin layers of plaque. Saliva is supersaturated with calcium and phosphate ions. It contains electrolytes and organic molecules that act to stabilize acid levels and promote the tooth remineralization cycle. Decalcification (white spots on teeth) or demineralization  is the process in which minerals, primarily calcium and phosphorous, are dissipated from tooth structure by acids formed from bacteria. The multiplication and adhesion process of bacteria begins within seconds of brushing, and plaque formation begins.  The bacte

Pledge to go #FizzFreeFebruary - Could you and your family give up fizzy drinks for February? Taking part in Fizz Free February is a great way to reduce your sugar intake by cutting out fizzy drinks. It can also help you on your way to drinking less sugary drinks for the rest of the year. - Three great reasons to go Fizz Free you can save £438 a year  if you stopped drinking one bottle of soft drink, per day, for a year. drinking just one 330ml can of fizzy drink a day  could add up to over a stone weight gain  per year. tooth decay is the  leading cause for hospitalisation among five to nine year olds  in the UK. (Information courtesy of Southwark Council  https://www.southwark.gov.uk/ )

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