- 1. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, ...
- 2. What Foods are Good for Your Teeth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... reducing the risk of cavities and bad breath. Some green teas also contain fluoride that can further prevent tooth decay – check the label before you buy. 2. Dairy products such as milk and yogurt ...
- 3. Eating Disorders and How They Ruin Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... their esophagus, develop stomach and heart problems, and suffer basic consequences of malnutrition. Many of those who purge suffer from tooth erosion, hyper sensitivity, chronic sore throat, discoloration, ...
- 4. Drug Abuse and What it Does to Our Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... chair with all their roots exposed; this leaves just one option for the dentist—to pull out what remains. Drug Abuse and Tooth Decay: Let’s face the facts: the use of prescription and illegal drugs ...
- 5. What are the Causes of Plaque?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... such as milk, soft drinks or candy are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these foods, producing acids as a result. Over time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting ...
- 6. What are the Causes of Tooth Sensitivity?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Tooth sensitivity is the discomfort or pain to one or more teeth or associated areas that are triggered by hot or cold food or even by breathing cold air. Tooth sensitivity can be of two types. Sensitivity ...
- 7. What is the Difference between Tooth Erosion and Tooth Decay?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... and implants are an expensive last resort. Caring for our teeth begins with understanding how they function, and what can threaten them – then we can then do things to manage this. Tooth erosion and tooth ...
