“1. Regular Flossing: Your Dental Hygiene Game Changer.
Even after brushing and using mouthwash, our teeth are not entirely clean. Dental issues often originate in interproximal spaces, the gaps between our teeth, which can only be cleaned effectively with dental floss.
- Safeguard Against Bruxism: The Unconscious Teeth Grinder.
Bruxism, the unconscious clenching and grinding of teeth, especially during sleep, is a primary cause of tooth wear and fractures. If you notice rapid wear or fractures, bruxism could be the culprit. The forces from bruxism can reach 200 to 300 pounds, easily enough to fracture a tooth.
- Food Choices Matter: Avoid Excessively Hard Foods and Destructive Dietary Habits.
While teeth and dental restorations are designed to handle hard foods, pushing their limits is ill-advised. Habits such as biting hard candies, chewing popcorn kernels, and biting ice can be detrimental to your dental health.
- Sports Safety: Protect Your Teeth During Activities.
You don’t need to be a boxer to protect your teeth. Innumerable sports activities pose risks to teeth. Utilizing a mouth guard for sports can prevent more serious complications.
- Aesthetic Dental Treatments: Beyond Porcelain Crowns.
Porcelain crowns offer superior aesthetic outcomes and can transform a smile. However, many cases can benefit from more conservative restorations, like porcelain veneers or inlays, offering equally pleasing aesthetic results.
- Regular Dental Check-ups: An Ounce of Prevention.
Visiting the dentist doesn’t always mean experiencing pain. Regular check-ups every 6 to 8 months allow your dentist to detect small issues before they escalate. Tooth decay can occur over months, not years, and in nearly all cases, if detected early, problems requiring a crown could be resolved with a minor restoration.”