Heredity: may play a major
role in how susceptible you are to the formation of a cavity,
for example:
- tooth structure, size and shape of the
tooth may be passed down through generations. This includes
deep pits and grooves which are ideal "plaque traps", and
therefore, are susceptible to decay
- there may be a higher risk of cavities
forming if your parents also had a large number of cavities
- teeth that are malpositioned in the mouth,
that are hard to access with your toothbrush or floss may
also provide an ideal breeding ground for the bacterial
dental plaque.
- the absence of fluoride during tooth
formation and following tooth eruption can increase the
incidence of cavities. fluoride promotes strong tooth
development and remineralization of the tooth
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