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When healthy teeth habits stop working
When it’s unusually painful and less enjoyable to munch one’s favorite food, something must be wrong. When healthy teeth habits stop working, it could be a sign of underlying dental issues that require professional attention. Probably brushing one’s teeth and regularly flossing isn’t enough or overdoing it must be to blame. Here are some of the routines to reconsider:
Excessive brushing
Does brushing one’s teeth after a meal had been a part of the routine? Well, that’s good but do not overdo it. Brushing aggressively and too often can do more harm than protection to one’s teeth. When healthy teeth habits stop working, it may be time to consult a dentist for a more personalized approach to maintaining your oral health.
For healthier teeth, wait for at least half an hour before cleaning it, or you may brush your teeth before nibbling oranges, tomatoes or foods that are acidic. In the meantime, you may rinse off the debris of food with water. When brushing one’s teeth, in a gentle manner, brush off the bits that are stuck in between the teeth. Do it for at least 2 minutes.
Chugging Lemon water
Lemon water as a go-to option is okay, but drinking it too often might put your teeth’s enamel at risk. Though lemon water has its benefits, it can cause dental erosion if taken excessively. Not to worry, you can still have it. Just make sure the water isn’t too hot for it can do more harm. Use a reusable straw and chug down plain, ordinary water afterward to lessen the adverse effect.
Munching Ice
No matter how tempting it is to nibble that ice after drinking cold drinks, it will lead to chipping and breakage of the teeth’s enamel for its dense and cold temperature says Dr. Raina, a periodontist in Maastricht, the Netherlands, and chair of the oral-health working group at the Council of European Dentists. Dentine hypersensitivity is often the aftereffect of extended exposure to cold temperatures. So allow it to melt rather than giving in and start munching the ice.
Taking medications
Regardless of the purpose, some medicines can cause dry mouth. Dr. Raina, manager of dental programs at the Canadian Dental Association, says taking a few medications, as some of the antidepressants or painkillers, can minimize the saliva output, in effect, increases the possibility of tooth decay. It is highly inadvisable to stop the medication. Patients who have been bothered with this dilemma may ask their doctor’s prescription based on their needs, and that has no side effects of drying the mouth. Also, they may even nibble on sugarless gum or mints that are made for dry mouth to chop down the risk of tooth decay. When healthy teeth habits stop working, it’s important to seek expert advice to prevent further dental complications.
Over time, these practices can be changed. Meanwhile, on the process of changing one’s practice, accidentally chipping and cracking one’s teeth is inevitable, not to mention toothaches that kept you unease. No worries, Dental Professionals got you covered. The Clinic is equipped to assist patients who have gone through emergency cases such as and not limited to the mentioned above.
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Dr. Ahsan Raina, DMD
Dr. Raina received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and graduated Cum Laude from NC State University. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University, followed by an Advanced General Practice Residency at the University of Iowa. Currently he is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the UTHealth School of Dentistry. Dr. Raina chose a career in dentistry because it’s the perfect mixture of art and engineering. As a dentist, he enjoys helping patients see life-changing results immediately.
