- Lack of oral hygiene
You are at high risk of developing tooth decay if you do not take good care of your oral hygiene, if you do not brush and floss your teeth regularly, and if you fail to brush your tongue and use mouthwash. - Age
Like the rest of the body, teeth also grow and decay over time, and if you don’t keep your teeth clean from a young age, your teeth will wear down easily as you get older. - Cracks and enamel
The enamel fracture causes the formation of deep cracks between the teeth, which are spots in which bacteria hide and grow. - Dry mouth
Saliva provides many benefits to the mouth, and one of them is preventing plaque growth, which causes a decrease in saliva production, which makes the mouth dry and prone to bacteria growth.
- Bruxism
Teeth grinding is a common symptom of stress and it occurs unconsciously. Most people do this when they’re asleep, but it can also happen when you’re awake and tired. Continuous grinding removes the outer layer of tooth enamel, which leads to tooth erosion. - Inheritance
Tooth decay is also a genetic issue, and you can inherit it from your family. If you have a family history of dental problems, you should take extra care to keep them healthy for a longer period of time. - Diet
Foods that are high in sugar, carbohydrates, and acids cause tooth decay. Therefore, consuming large amounts of these foods and not brushing them afterwards will lead to weakening of the teeth quickly. Sugar is the favorite food for the bacteria in the mouth, and helps them produce acid that breaks down the enamel of the teeth. Similarly, acidic foods such as soda, fruit juice, and even fish and bread may cause tooth decay directly even without the need for bacteria to do so.
