Why do we have cavities?

i mean why do we have cavities......it is because of bacteria i know but why? they are anoying and they can somtimes hurt.


dont tell me that it is coused by bacteria, or that it is just a way of life i want a true answer.

Why do we have cavities?
We have cavities so the dentists can exist..
Reply:Lifestyle


The most significant factor of all. Some people are "health conscious" and have grown up in families where emphasis was placed on a healthy lifestyle. They aren't neurotic about healthy living, but do believe in prevention. Other people neglect themselves and wonder why they aren't as healthy as they should be. (Example: smoking) Low self-esteem and apathy can play a dramatic role in some people's attitudes toward dental health. Tobacco, alcohol and drugs drain off funds which could be used for health care.





Lifestyle factors influencing dental health are:





Diet


Excessive sweets and snacks?? Frequent snacking? Any baked goods can cause decay if not brushed away quickly.


Oral hygiene


Brushing: Frequency, timing, duration, technique. Floss is essential. Gum stimulators and water irrigators help.


Nutrition


A balanced diet is as necessary for dental health as it for the rest of the body.


Professional Dental Care


Regular cleanings and checkups can maintain a basically healthy mouth at reasonable cost, but 5O% of Americans don't go to the dentist regularly.





Many people always demand the cheapest possible treatment. That's exactly what they get. It takes its toll after a while.





Fluoride


No subject has ever been researched as thoroughly as fluoride. Every responsible organization involved with dental health supports the use of fluorides. There is no controversy on this subject among dental health experts. Fluorides, in various dosage forms, applied at home on a regular basis, drastically reduce decay at negligible cost.





General Health and Medication


Systemic diseases can promote decay directly or indirectly, e.g., dry mouth caused by diuretics (drugs which are used to control high blood pressure), promotes decay and gum disease.





Occlusion (Bite)


Missing, uneven, and/or crowded teeth can contribute to decay by making oral hygiene difficult.





Heredity


"Bad teeth run in my family, no wonder I have so many cavities".


Most of the time, it's bad habits and not bad genes that are the problem. However, it's possible to overcome the handicap of truly "bad" teeth completely. Heredity is usually the least important factor in dental decay.
Reply:You want a true answer, but don't want to hear about about bacteria? Well like it or not bacteria is the cause. Bacteria + saliva + sugar = plaque. Plaque eats away at the tooth enamel. Try brushing your teeth once in a while, I think you'll find the problem goes away.
Reply:Oh you mean philisophically.





Because we don't eat like cave men anymore. If you are religious, because of the sin of the world. If you are holistic nut then you dont have enough dream catchers and gems.
Reply:I'm not exactly sure what type of answer you're looking for because obviously you know cavities are caused by bacteria. Caries is just like any other infectious disease. Your body is invaded by microorganisms who's sole purpose is to flourish and reproduce. Cavities just happen to be the result of this process as it is created by the bacteria and also ends up promoting further growth of the colony. We share the Earth with millions of different organisms, each one out there to tring to stay alive and produce more of their own. Some evolved into yummy treats for our exploitation like peaches and cows, while others evolved to take advantage of us such as diseases.
Reply:Well.....what we actually know is that you can have cavities related to 4 main causes:


1.- Personal susceptibility (like there are some persons who can be sick of their stomach easier than others)


2.- Acidity of your saliva (the more acid, the more possibility of cavities)


3.- Presence of bacteria in your mouth


4.- Dental Hygiene.