You brush twice a day. You floss sometimes. You figure that's enough.

But lately, you've noticed something — a dull ache after your morning coffee. Maybe you've spotted a dark spot where there wasn't one before.

Tooth decay is happening in your mouth right now. And most people don't realise it until the damage is already done.

Tooth decay doesn't happen overnight. It's a slow, silent process — and it's happening every single day.

Every time you eat or drink anything sugary or starchy, bacteria in your mouth produce acid. That acid attacks your enamel — the hard protective layer on your teeth.

Enamel erosion is permanent. Once it's gone, it's gone. Left unchecked, decay works its way deeper, reaching the soft dentin beneath, then the nerve. That's when the real pain starts.

1. Grazing Throughout the Day
That "slow sip" habit over three hours? It triggers constant acid attacks. Your teeth never get a chance to recover.

2. Brushing Too Soon After Eating
Right after an acid attack, your enamel softens. Brushing immediately can scrub it away. Wait 30–60 minutes. Rinse with water in the meantime.

3. Skipping Fluoride Toothpaste
Fluoride rebuilds weakened enamel. Without it, you're leaving your teeth defenceless.

4. Snacking on Sugary or Sticky Foods
Crisps, biscuits, dried fruit — they cling to teeth and feed decay-causing bacteria for hours.

5. Ignoring Early Warning Signs
White spots on teeth, sensitivity, bad breath — these aren't things to ignore. They're your teeth begging for help.

• Rinse, don't brush, immediately after eating
• Wait 30–60 minutes before brushing after meals
• Use fluoride toothpaste — it's your enamel's best defence
• Limit snacking and sipping — give your mouth time to recover
• Book a check-up — early decay is easy to fix. Advanced decay? Not so much.

Don't wait for the pain to tell you something's wrong. Tooth decay is reversible — if you catch it in time.

Come in now. Call us on 01323 723757 or book at www.meadsdental.com

Your teeth are worth it.