I love that my family dentist is tech-savvy. It's so easy to book a dentist on his smartphone app if I have a tooth problem or if anyone in my family needs emergency problems (I can choose either my normal dentist or another dentist in his practise depending on availability). He also has some great cameras so that we can see exactly what is going on during treatment. I prefer not to see this, but my kids love to be able to see the dentist using his specialised tools to clean and repair their teeth. This blog has some tips on finding a tech-savvy dentist to help give your family the best possible dental care.
If you have ever had a cracked or chipped tooth, you know how painful it can be, not to mention how badly it can affect your smile. Every day, people expose themselves to situations that increase the chances of experiencing a cracked tooth. If you want to avoid the pain, self-consciousness, and cost associated with handling broken teeth, it is important that you take the necessary measures to protect yourself. Here are three simple tips that you can incorporate into your daily life and prevent a cracked or chipped tooth.
Avoid chewing on hard things
Do you enjoy crashing ice, hard candies, nuts, and pitted fruits between your teeth? Biting into hard foods and fruits may seem okay to do, but it can increase the chances of cracking the teeth. It can also damage or wear the biting surface and cause a misaligned bite. This will increase your chances of suffering from jaw tension and other conditions associated with a poor bite.
Make use of the right cutlery and tools such as nutcrackers, fruit pitters and corers when handling hard foods. Also, avoid crashing ice with your teeth as it can increase your chances of suffering from tooth sensitivity.
Protect your teeth during sports
Sports and exercise are good for your overall health, but if you don't protect yourself while engaging in them, you can end up with a cracked tooth. You can even lose one or more of your teeth depending on the severity of the impact. Invest in a well-fitting mouth protector for use when engaging in sports that involve vigorous physical activity such as rugby, basketball and football. You should also use it when riding a bike to protect your teeth in case of a fall.
Avoid grinding your teeth
Some people grind their teeth and clench the jaw habitually during the day, when sleeping, or when under stress. Teeth grinding and clenching not only causes tension headaches and jaw pain, but it can also predispose you to cracked teeth. This is because it wears the enamel and makes it brittle, increasing the chances of the teeth cracking when chewing semi-hard foods.
Consult your dentist if you grind your teeth or clench the jaw so that they can offer you a mouth guard for use at night. They can also recommend effective stress management techniques to alleviate daily pressure and stress.
Observe these simple tips so that you can prevent a cracked or chipped tooth. Also, visit your dentist regularly for checkups so that they can identify tiny cracks and repair them before further damage occurs.
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