The match caries / toothpaste

Cavities, almost everyone suffers at one time or another. But they are not inevitable, provided that you choose his toothpaste ... which will also have other uses!
It is usually discovered its existence when it hurts to cold, warm and in contact with acidic substances. At this stage, the dentist becomes necessary because the cavity is already installed. But what is it really? It is an attack of the tooth by bacteria in the mouth. They convert food sugar acid, which will first attack the enamel (1) so silent (no pain) and ivory (it hurts), before reaching the pulp, it is to say the seat of nerve (it very badly), and possibly the adjacent teeth and gums (abscess).
Your only effective remedy against tooth decay is prevention, taking careful brushing teeth at least twice a day, and if possible after each meal with a toothpaste containing fluoride and antiseptic. The latter, most often triclosan, the hexétidine or chlorhexidine, fight directly against bacteria, while fluoride (2), antibacterial himself, also has the advantage of the fight against food acids and strengthen the teeth, setting in the surface layers of enamel. In addition, the association-fluorine antiseptic used to fight against dental plaque (3), responsible for inflammation of the gums and bad breath. So many arguments therefore, to use this type of toothpaste, not to mention that some formulas you can also, without extra effort, keep or find good white teeth if you smoke or consume coffee or tea.

(1) party hard surface of the tooth
(2) it is in most toothpastes, in the form of sodium fluoride or monofluorophosphate
(3) all elements (leftover food, bacteria, tartar ...) which are deposited on the surface of teeth