The Destructive Role of Sugar on Tooth Enamel Sugar is much more than just a sweet temptation; it can be quite detrimental to the health of your teeth. Acting analogous to an acid, sugar sets in motion a process that effectively dissolves the enamel, which serves as the protective outer layer of your teeth. Acid … Read more
Losing a tooth can shake your confidence and disrupt daily life, but there’s hope! In this post, we’ll dive into the best ways to tackle tooth loss, ensuring you can eat, talk, and smile with ease again. What should I do if I lose a permanent tooth? A knocked-out tooth, also known as an avulsed tooth, … Read more
Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth and affects around 8-10% of the population If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth when you’re awake (awake bruxism) or clench or grind them during sleep (sleep bruxism). What causes you to clench or grind your teeth? Although teeth grinding can be caused by stress and anxiety, … Read more
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