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How Winter Weather Affects Your Teeth

By admin | Blog | Comments are Closed | 4 June, 2020 | 0

Tooth sensitivity is a common problem, but did you know winter weather can make it worse? Sometimes even breathing in the colder air can be painful. This is because your teeth contract when exposed to cold and which can eventually cause microfractures in your teeth, creating the same sensations you feel when eating ice cream. These tiny microfractures can expose the inner part of your tooth, just underneath your tooth enamel and which is called dentine. Dentine is actually quite porous because it consists of microscopic tubes that transmit sensations from the tooth surface to the nerve.

It’s important to discover why your tooth enamel may have become thinner and worn. Sometimes it’s due to drinking beverages that are extremely acidic and which can erode your enamel. Have you recently begun whitening your teeth? When used improperly tooth whitening agents can damage tooth enamel. Another cause of tooth sensitivity is clenching and grinding your teeth, a nocturnal habit that can cause terrific damage to your pearly whites.

Please come and visit us if you do experience tooth sensitivity.

Dentistry Once You Hit 60

Dentistry Once You Hit 60

By admin | Blog | Comments are Closed | 4 June, 2020 | 0

Provided you have looked after your dental health your teeth should remain in great shape as you age. However, some dental conditions are more likely to occur with age, and which include the following:

Discoloured Teeth

Teeth naturally darken as you age, often because tooth enamel begins to thin, exposing more of the dentine underneath and which is naturally a darker colour. The process may be accelerated if you eat lots of highly acidic or sugary foods which can cause acid erosion.

Tooth Decay

Acid erosion and diet can also increase your risk of tooth decay, and as you get older, gum recession is more likely. Any exposed tooth roots are more prone to decay than your teeth because they lack a protective covering of enamel.

Gum Disease

Gum disease can occur at any age but is more prevalent as we get older. It can be caused or worsened by diseases including anaemia and diabetes, or by tobacco use.

Dry Mouth

Dry mouth, a condition called xerostomia can reduce saliva which has a protective effect on your dental health. It’s a frequent side-effect of medical treatments including chemotherapy or can be caused by medications.

Even if you do develop dental problems as you age, there are still plenty of things we can do to minimise the effects. Fluoride treatments and more frequent cleanings can help, or you might need to modify your lifestyle habits, for example quitting smoking or adjusting your diet.

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Sugar Substitutes, Benefits and Side-Effects

By admin | Blog | Comments are Closed | 4 June, 2020 | 0

If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, then you can still indulge without harming your teeth. There are plenty of natural and artificial sugar substitutes.

Saccharin

Saccharin is between 300 and 400 times sweeter than table sugar and is added to products like chewing gum, drinks, sweets and jam. One disadvantage of saccharin is that it can leave a metallic aftertaste when used in high concentrations. There’s also the risk of allergic reactions in people with allergies to sulfa-derived drugs.

Polyols

These are sugar alcohols occurring naturally in foods like apples and berries and are considered a healthy source of sugar. However, when eaten in large amounts they can have a laxative effect.

Aspartame

Aspartame is approximately 200 times as sweet as table sugar and is often found in yoghurts, soft drinks and foods. It’s broken down entirely by the body into amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, and is generally safe for use. It’s not suitable for anyone with phenylketonuria, a condition that prevents the breakdown of phenylalanine.

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