You know that eating taffy, chewy caramel and sugared gum can be harmful to your teeth, but soft drinks, even diet ones, can promote tooth erosion. Researchers now know that it is not just the sugar in soda that is bad for your teeth, but the acids included in them eat way at the enamel of your teeth making them more prone to disintegration, hypersensitivity, and discoloration.
The enamel is the outer layer of your tooth and is one of the hardest most mineralized surfaces in your body. The enamel’s hardness protects the inner and softer portion of the tooth, known as the dentin.
Acidic beverages include not only carbonated sodas, regular and diet, but also citrus juices like orange, lemon and grapefruit juices, energy drinks and tea.
While we’re not forcing you to give up your favorite soda for good, dental professionals do recommend you limit the frequency of your intake and incorporate these additional strategies the next time you reach for something fizzy:
• Consume the beverage at once, rather than sipping on it all day.
• Drink through a straw as this will minimize acid exposure on the tooth’s enamel.
• Refrain from brushing your teeth 30 minutes after drinking a highly acidic beverage.
• Rinse your mouth with water after consuming an acidic beverage.
If you want to understand how acid affects your teeth and learn how to implement measures to control and prevent further damage, give Livonia Dental Care a call. We would be happy to examine your teeth for possible tooth erosion and work with you to improve the health of your mouth.
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Prevent Snoring with the Silent Nite
More 80 million people in North America snore while sleeping. While most of us think snoring is simply an annoyance to the person near or next to the snorer, snoring can be quite hazardous to your health. In fact, it can be downright deadly.
According to a UCLA School of Dentistry study, the struggle for breath can result in elevated blood pressure, which can damage the walls of the carotid arteries and increase the risk of stroke.
Fortunately, certain devices can prevent snoring and the potentially dangerous results that can come from this noisy nighttime habit. One device in particular is the Silent Nite, a custom-made affordable, non invasive, comfortable, and effective snoring solution.
Here is how it works:
The Silent Nite device positions your lower jaw forward, keeping your airway open, allowing easier breathing and preventing snoring. The special connectors allow your lower jaw to move freely providing maximum comfort during sleep.
Silent Nite devices don’t interfere with breathing through the mouth. Instead, the device helps promote deeper, more restful sleep by preventing snoring.
If you’re interested in learning more about Silent Nite, give Livonia Dental Care a call. We want to help you and those around you get a better and much safer night’s sleep.
For more information on this topic or any dental related procedure check out our website. If you have any questions, or a dental emergency, you can reach Dr. Jay at Livonia Dental Care at 734.427.7555. “Like” us on Facebook and check out our YouTube.
According to a UCLA School of Dentistry study, the struggle for breath can result in elevated blood pressure, which can damage the walls of the carotid arteries and increase the risk of stroke.
Fortunately, certain devices can prevent snoring and the potentially dangerous results that can come from this noisy nighttime habit. One device in particular is the Silent Nite, a custom-made affordable, non invasive, comfortable, and effective snoring solution.
Here is how it works:
The Silent Nite device positions your lower jaw forward, keeping your airway open, allowing easier breathing and preventing snoring. The special connectors allow your lower jaw to move freely providing maximum comfort during sleep.
Silent Nite devices don’t interfere with breathing through the mouth. Instead, the device helps promote deeper, more restful sleep by preventing snoring.
If you’re interested in learning more about Silent Nite, give Livonia Dental Care a call. We want to help you and those around you get a better and much safer night’s sleep.
For more information on this topic or any dental related procedure check out our website. If you have any questions, or a dental emergency, you can reach Dr. Jay at Livonia Dental Care at 734.427.7555. “Like” us on Facebook and check out our YouTube.
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