Dr. Kami Hoss

healthline.com Dental caries or cavities affect children throughout the different stages of their development. Cavities may grow in the grooves, on the sides, or on the surface of the teeth and tooth roots. Over 50 percent of children ages 6 to 8 have cavities in their baby teeth. In addition, around 20 percent of kids experience tooth decay yet are left untreated. According to If Your Mouth Could Talk author and super dentist Dr. Kami Hoss, baby tooth enamel is more prone to cavities or caries. In color, early childhood caries or ECC often start light brown but turn black over time. Usually, these cavities show up on the biting surfaces of baby teeth. Plaque buildup, poor oral hygiene, unhealthy diet, oral health history, and childhood habits all contribute to the development of cavities in a child's mouth. Oral health history may be the most difficult to understand among the factors contributing to cavities. Oral health history refers to the effects of a mother's oral and o...

healthline.com  When it comes to oral hygiene, flossing lags just a little behind brushing. While this might be the case for many, it definitely should not be. Instead, flossing should be a part of everyone's oral hygiene routine—a habit that must be developed early on. In this blog post, super dentist Dr. Kami Hoss, the author of If Your Mouth Could Talk, shares the importance of flossing. Proper brushing along with flossing prevents tooth decay. Acids wear down the natural enamel of the teeth. Brushing and flossing ensure teeth are free of these acids, helping the mouth keep its healthy smile. It's important to note that tooth decay can be avoided with regular home oral hygiene practices. In addition, flossing plays a role in periodontal disease prevention, a serious, progressive condition causing loss of teeth and recession of gums and jawbone. Bad breath is often caused by old food particles stuck in the mouth. Flossing removes food particles stuck in the deepest areas of...