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How To Determine if Your Tooth Cracked |
Posted on 7/12/2021 by Dr. Jae Seon Kim |
| The enamel is the outer surface of your teeth. It is a very hard substance that protects your tooth from bacteria. As much as the enamel is the hardest tissue in your body, it can crack or fracture. A cracked tooth is risky and can cause conditions like tooth sensitivity. Here are ways you can tell if you have a cracked tooth. Tooth Pain When you experience pain when chewing or biting, it could be a sign of a cracked tooth. The pain caused by a cracked tooth might be felt every time you eat, but you will feel it from time to time. Furthermore, the pain might get intense when you eat certain foods or chew food in a certain way. Therefore, if you notice tooth pain in a specific area when eating, you could have a cracked tooth. It is important to get in touch with us immediately you notice these signs. Tooth Sensitivity Another sign of cracked tooth is tooth sensitivity. When the tooth is cracked, the enamel layer is damaged. Given that the enamel prevents exposure of the dentin... Read more... |
Danger of Ingesting Too Many Sports Drinks |
Posted on 6/21/2021 by Dr. Jae Seon Kim |
| Excessive consumption of sports drinks can be harmful to your oral health. These drinks are high in sugars and acids, which damage your teeth. Considering excessive consumption of sports drinks is detrimental to your teeth, avoid consuming them in large quantities, or take the necessary precautions after consuming them. The Damage They Cause Sports drinks contain high acid levels, which have a crucial role in damaging the enamel on your teeth. The enamel plays a key role in protecting your teeth, and if it is damaged, your teeth become prone to bacteria. Many oral problems can arise if bacteria dig deeper into your teeth. Besides, with a damaged enamel, tooth sensitivity can occur. You will likely feel discomfort and pain when eating certain foods. The roots of your teeth can also become inflamed, with chances of bleeding gums being significantly high. Continued energy drink consumption erodes your enamel, putting your teeth at the risk of cavities and decay. It is also... Read more... |
Reasons We Still Use Bitewing X-rays |
Posted on 6/7/2021 by Dr. Jae Seon Kim |
| X-rays are a routine part of your dental checkup. We use invisible electro-magnetic waves to give us exact images of your teeth and gums. These x-rays are safe, efficient, and precise. We are able to see even a microscopic amount of tooth decay on x-rays that cannot be detected to the naked eye. Taking Bitewings Bitewings are a specific type of x-ray that we commonly utilize to help alert us to gum disease and cavities on all surfaces of the teeth and between the teeth. The name bitewing is coined after the small tabs that the patient bites to hold the x-ray film in place. Our technician places the frame inside the mouth of the patient and asks them to bite down on the tabs. As the patient is still, the technician positions the camera, which will produce a safe amount of x-ray energy to expose the film. This process is very quick for both the patient and the technician. Within a few minutes, we can take bitewing x-rays that will allow us to uncover a myriad of dental issues. While... Read more... |
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