A lot of people get cavities between their teeth or in the deep pits and grooves of their back te…

A lot of people get cavities between their teeth or in the deep pits and grooves of their back teeth. It’s easy to see why, those areas are either hard to clean or don’t get cleaned at all. But there’s another spot on your teeth that is also known to get tooth decay easily: the part right next to your gum line.

Gum line cavities are areas of tooth decay on smooth tooth surfaces right next to the edges of your gums. Tooth decay next to your gums forms the same way any other cavity does. First, plaque bacteria rests on the tooth for too long or too frequently, and the acid levels begin etching away at the outermost layer of your tooth enamel. Why? Because they start forming on easy-to-clean smooth surfaces rather than narrow crevices that you can barely reach!

Cavities next to your gums aren’t as common as tooth decay between your teeth or on the chewing surfaces. But if you aren’t brushing next to your gums very well, you have a dry mouth, or your diet isn’t all that great, tooth decay will pop up wherever it gets the chance. With good home care and hygiene routine, you can lower your risks of getting a cavity. Especially on the easier-to-clean smooth surfaces such as the parts of your teeth right next to your gums.

Dr. Deepak Kamalanathan, one of the leading prosthodontists in Chennai, brings years of experience in advanced dental care to his flourishing practice at Apple Dental. He is well-versed on advanced dental technolo...