Mapletree Family Dentistry

Cavities can be especially dangerous to your teeth and cause pain. Essentially, bacteria begins to eat away at the protective enamel of your teeth until it gets to the pulp, where the nerves are.

The largest of your 12 cranial nerves, the trigeminal nerve, is also the motor nerve responsible for healthy jaw movement. When your jaw muscles click, pop, or are in constant pain, this is a sign that there is a misalignment here, otherwise known as TMJ.

Dentists recommend using mouthwash after brushing and flossing to remove germs and bacteria from hard-to-reach places in the mouth, tongue and between teeth.

To prevent tooth decay, it is important to stay away from sticky sweets such as taffies and soft candies, as these provide the perfect breeding ground for cavities to develop.