Getting Serious About Dental Disorders
The causes of dental disorders vary depending on the situation. Sometimes the problem is not taking excellent care of your teeth. However, in other circumstances, you may have been born with the issue, or it may have been caused by an accident. Numerous issues can damage your teeth, including cavities, an impacted tooth, misaligned teeth, and broken or chipped teeth. Some dental disorders and how they are formed are explained below:
Many people disregard dental problems even though they are frequent medical conditions. Dental disorders have an impact on nutrition, self-esteem, and overall health and well-being. If left untreated, they may be potential signs of an underlying medical issue or cause chronic complications. If a person notices any of the above symptoms, they should consult a dentist. Many dental disorders are caused by poor oral hygiene , so good oral hygiene practices, such as frequent brushing, reducing sugar intake, and scheduling regular dental appointments, can help prevent many dental disorders. Call 24/7 Local Dentist Group at (833) 220-2448 to make an appointment .
Brushing and flossing is the best defense against cavities. However, many people have deep grooves in the chewing surface of their teeth, especially the molars. It can be difficult to thoroughly clean these grooves. If they don’t get well cleaned, plaque and tartar can build up, increasing your risk for decay. There is an extra… Continue Reading What are Dental Sealants?
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Water. It is Earth’s most precious and abundant resource. Our bodies are literally made of up to 60% water. Water replenishes our organs, revitalizes our skin, and helps keep us healthy. But did you know water also protects our teeth? Read on to find out how it helps fight cavities and rebuild our teeth! Rebuilds… Continue Reading Drink Water to Protect Your Teeth
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People go to great lengths to express themselves. Personal expression drives people to all kinds of body modifications, from piercings to hair dye, implants to tattoos. Dental fashion trends are one new way people are beginning to express their individuality. However, you may want to consider the side effects of a trend before you jump. Continue Reading Dental Fashion Fads: What You Need to Know About Tooth Trends
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Ah junk food. We know how comforting and addicting it can be to plow through a bag of your favorite snacks. There may even be some times when junk food seems appropriate. But before you binge on your guilty pleasure, consider the potential negative effects beyond your waistline. Some junk foods are really hard on… Continue Reading Top 10 Worst Junk Foods for your Teeth
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Addiction may sound like a strong word to apply to your inclination to eat sugar. However, there is strong scientific evidence to suggest that addiction to sugar is not only possible, but it’s sneaky. The social acceptance and cultural habits around eating together can make it easy to write off your symptoms of sugar addiction.… Continue Reading Do You Have a Sugar Addiction?
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In case you didn’t see last week’s blog, be sure to check it out. We flagged signs that you may be addicted to sugar. Now that you’re aware you may have a sugar addiction, let’s discuss the importance of changing your habits and ways you can fight sugar cravings. Impact of Sugar Addiction on your Oral Continue Reading How to Fight Sugar Cravings
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Are you accidentally sabotaging your oral health with one of these common habits? Let’s look at a few habits that you should overcome and why. Keeping your toothbrush within 6 feet of the toilet Did you know that when you flush a toilet, especially one with the lid up, you spray the surrounding area with… Continue Reading 9 Bad Habits that Affect Oral Health
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Did you know that cultures all over the world have different traditions to celebrate the loss of baby teeth? Losing a tooth can be scary and painful, so many cultures have developed ways to celebrate and normalize losing baby teeth. Stories and characters help make it an exciting milestone instead of a scary one. Many… Continue Reading How Cultures Around the World Celebrate Lost Baby Teeth
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Are you one of the 7% of Americans who avoid visiting the dentist because of dental anxiety? Also known as dentophobia, dental anxiety can be severe enough to prevent patients from visiting a dentist, even when they’re in pain. This can cause unnecessary pain and tooth loss, and in severe cases, it could allow life-threatening infections. Continue Reading How to Manage Dental Anxiety
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Have you lost a crown, bridge, or filling on the weekend? Or maybe while you’re away from home? Right now, many of us are home instead of away on vacation, but most dental offices are closed. At 24/7 Local Dentist we are open during the Coronavirus lockdown, but seeing patients for emergencies only. Please… Continue Reading How to: Use Temporary Filling Material
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