Highlands Ranch Dentists

Highlands Ranch dentists

Genetic and Salivary factors for dental cavities in Highlands Ranch dental patientsIt has been known for some time that saliva plays an integral role in the formation of cavities by acting as a buffer.  Saliva can buffer the pH or the acidity of dental plaque and provide the mineral needed to re-mineralize a tooth. Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp work on developing a customized preventive care dental plan to reduce the incident of dental decay in their Highlands Ranch dental patients.

Salivary flow is Critical to preventing dental cavities

It has been noted that shifts in salivary flow may be the result of any of the following:

• Congenital issues
• Acquired conditions
• Surgery especially of the Parotid or other salivary glands
• Radiation treatment of the head and neck
• Medications (Parkinson’s Disease e.g.)
• Age related … as we get older… less saliva
• Xerostomia or Dry Mouth

Genetic predisposition to dental cavities

Our Highlands Ranch dentists  research have found there is a strong genetic component for dental cavities that has been reported.  These studies fave com from monozygotic and dizotic  reared-apart studies.  Leon and Oppenheim (2001) in the “Journal of Dental Education” found that genetic contribution to dental cavities may be reported as high as 40%.

Call our Highlands Ranch dentists today for an appointment

Please feel free to call our office today for an appointment at (303) 694-9740.

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