It is no secret that dental health and hygiene is an important aspect of daily life, as most people strive to have a winning smile and minty-fresh breath. But sometimes these wants can be a lot more difficult to meet than expected! Did you know that over half of the American population feels insecure about their teeth? Although we don’t know why that percentage is so high, it may have something to do with some incredibly common dental issues that even you may be suffering from! The team at Access Dental has come up with a list of some of the most frequent dental issues that impact our patients. Luckily, if you are struggling with any of these, hope is not lost! We are here to provide you with the dental care in Southern Missouri you need to make your smile one you love.
Cavities, or tooth decay, is probably the most common dental
problem, and you have probably struggled with a cavity at one point in your
life. Cavities develops when plaque builds up on the surface of your teeth,
leading to your enamel being stripped away of the protection it provides, thus
causing tooth decay, cavities, toothaches, and even holes forming on your
teeth.
Most may think this issue is strictly related to children,
but studies have actually shown that over 90% of adults have tooth decay and
cavities. Luckily, there are options to help with the prevention and treatment
of cavities!
Prevention and treatment methods include:
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A consistent brushing schedule (that means two
times a day, morning, and evening!)
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Sticking with water, that doesn’t mean you can’t
enjoy a soda every now and again but try to refrain from too much sugar.
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Flossing! It probably goes without saying but
flossing out the food left between your teeth is incredibly helpful in
preventing cavities.
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Regular dental checkups
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Fillings, crowns, and sometimes root canals
Gum
Disease
Most people have heard of gingivitis and may have even had
to be treated for it, but did you know that gum disease can extend beyond just
gingivitis? Periodontitis is a more aggressive form of gum disease in that,
although gingivitis leads to irritation and swelling, periodontitis can
actually cause bleeding, pain when chewing, receding gums, bad breath, and even
tooth loss!
Some common ways to prevent and treat gum disease include:
-Maintaining a consistent brushing and flossing routine
-Antibiotics for the infection (Periodontitis)
-Deep cleaning for your teeth
-Regular dental checkups (This is key to ensuring your
dental health is where it needs to be!)
Sensitive
Teeth
No one likes struggling to eat or drink due to sensitive
teeth, but what causes it? Sensitive teeth develop when the enamel that
protects the teeth becomes damage, allowing hot or cold substances to travel to
the nerve endings in your teeth, resulting in pain from the hot or cold. The
enamel can become damaged by gum disease, broken, or cracked teeth, root
infections, etc. But sometimes, people just have a naturally thin enamel layer.
Luckily, there are a few methods to help with sensitive
teeth, including:
-Special toothpastes and mouthwashes
-Sealants and fillings
-Root Canals
We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!
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