THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.
"You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article
TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.
Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article
Soft drinks have phosphoric acid and citric acid, which wear away the enamel of the tooth. Also, Gatorade, sports drinks, and Crystal Light have some forms of acid. The enamel is the hard protective layer, and these drinks cause enamel erosion. Once the enamel is weakened, it is easy for decay to start and continue
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There are a few ways to have your teeth professionally whitened at a dentist office. The "laser light" method, which would be like Zoom or Sapphire, involve sitting in a reclined chair for about one or two hours. A gel is painted on your teeth and the light beam is positioned to be directly over
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If your tooth is sensitive, it may be due to a cavity, or a fracture, a leaky filling, gum recession, gum disease, acid erosion or clenching and grinding to name a few. If the tooth is sensitive to cold and sweets, it may be decay or gum recession. Sometimes a new filling is all you need. If the
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It would be best to think about all your options and the fees before you do the root canal. You and your dentist should sit down and talk. You could have an extraction and an implant, an extraction and a bridge, or an extraction and a removable partial. If you choose the root canal, find out if the
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A tooth has many surfaces and some people describe the decay by where it is on the tooth. The cavities the dentist can see by a clinical exam are on the chewing surfaces of the teeth and on the gumline area. There are some tooth decay cavities that are formed between the teeth due to lack of flossing.
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Yes, it does. It is important to keep all 20 baby teeth until the adult teeth are ready to erupt. Baby teeth erupt usually starting at age 6-7 and ending about 11-12 years of age. So, if your child has decay, and it can be filled, or have a small crown put on, then do so. If you let the decay progress,
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Avoid brushing your teeth for at least 20 minutes If you brush, you will be scrubbing the acid deeper into the tooth. The acid will eat away at the enamel and weaken the tooth. Try to rinse out your mouth with alcohol-free mouthwash, or warm water mixed with baking soda. Chew sugar-free gum, preferably
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Your treatment options depends on how badly the teeth are eroded. There are many good toothpastes that will help re-mineralize the enamel to resist further attacks. Your dentist can do some easy painless desensitizing treatments, or prescribe a re-mineralizing tooth crème that you leave on your teeth
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Yes, you can prevent dental erosion, once you are aware of what is causing it. Soda, Gatorade, or power drinks ( either regular or sugar-free) are very acidic and eat away at the enamel. Avoid sipping on these types of drinks. Do not let the fizz of the Coke or Pepsi run through your teeth. You do not
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