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What Makes Bruxism So Dangerous to Your Teeth?
Bruxism is the process of clenching and grinding the teeth, and it is often something that happens while you are asleep at night. Unfortunately, this process can be dangerous to the teeth, so it is important to prevent it. Read on to find out why bruxism is so dangerous to the teeth. Bruxism Wears Down The Teeth One of the biggest concerns with bruxism is that it wears down the teeth. Placing unnatural pressure and force onto the teeth will cause the enamel to wear off along the gum line and on the biting surfaces. This can lead to excessive wear, fractures, and chipping. Your teeth may eventually break, and
DIY Whitening Systems Can Carry a Lot of Risks if You Use the Wrong Kind
There is nothing wrong with wanting a bright white smile. The desire for whiter teeth has led many people to turn to teeth whitening products. There are two different ways that people typically engage in teeth whitening.They can get it done professionally in our office or they can turn to home teeth whitening products. If you do choose to do it at home, you need to understand the risks associated with it and make sure that you do not make any mistakes that could cause more damage than good. Teeth Whiteners Are Chemicals The way that teeth whiteners work is fairly simple. You are applying some type of chemical to
How to Keep Your Oral Health Optimal During a Health Crisis
There will be times in everybody’s life when they end up either hospitalized or in some type of Recovery Center. That can be because of injury, disease, life-threatening illness or addiction or alcoholism. During this time, someone may not be able to practice their normal hygiene habits.You may be preparing for surgery or coming out of surgery, dealing with medicines and/or illness. During this time, it’s so important to maintain your oral health for the protection and recovery of the rest of your body. What Does Good Oral Health Look Like During Hospitalization It will be important to reach out to the nursing staff, and let them know of any issues you have had with your oral health.
Why You Should Hold a Loose Permanent Tooth Still While Coming to See Us
When your teeth are loose, and they are not baby teeth, this is a serious problem. You don’t want to worry about losing the teeth or having them get completely knocked out. When this happens, knowing the precautions to take and how to go about getting help can ensure that you get the best dental outcome. Loose Permanent Teeth Are An Emergency Situation When you have loose permanent teeth, you shouldn’t have them. If you notice this, then it is important to reach out to our office as soon as possible. Once you give us a call or have someone else give us a call, explain the situation and request
Where Sugar May Be Hiding in Your Diet to Harm Your Teeth
When you eat or drink too much sugar, they have linked it to several health issues like obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and others.But what most people don’t look out for is the havoc on your teeth and your gums. If your mom ever said those cookies will rot your teeth, she was spot on. As much as those Samoan Girl Scout cookies are delicious, without moderation, you can find yourself in a dentist quickly. Hidden Sugar In Your Diet Statistics support dental decay as the most prevalent childhood disease. They organized research in Ireland, and five-year-olds in a fluoridated area experienced decay in 37% of the group. By
Which Foods Can Calm Tooth Sensitivity
If you live with tooth sensitivity, you may have a list of foods that you know you need to avoid. Acidic and sugary food items can make sensitivity worse. However, certain foods and drinks can help to strengthen the enamel, improving sensitivity, and these are a few options that you can try. Whole Grain Pasta A pasta dish made from whole grains is an excellent option if you have sensitive teeth. Pasta is soft and easy to eat, and biting into a noodle shouldn’t hurt your sensitive teeth. Just make sure that it is whole grain pasta and that your dish is served at a moderate temperature. A hot meal