At Infinite Smiles, in St. Louis MO, we provide a full range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our dentists offer children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry services.
Although tea has a reputation as a healthy beverage, it may not be the best choice when it comes to keeping your teeth white. Dentists say tea -- especially the basic black variety -- can cause more stains than coffee. However, recent studies have found that even herbal teas and white teas have the potential to erode enamel and cause tooth staining.
What Causes Tooth Enamel Damage? Enamel is kind of like the shell of an egg: it protects the softer, more vulnerable part of the tooth inside. But unlike an eggshell, the thin layer of enamel is tough.
In fact, enamel is the hardest substance in the body. It can withstand decades of biting, chewing and crunching -- with some luck and good dental care.
Not all dentists have the same capabilities in assisting a diabetic
with their dental health. Our dentists have received specialized
training in treating diabetics in their special needs. We offer a
complimentary consultation to identify dental problems such as gum
disease. If left untreated, diabetes affects gums disease and gum
disease affects diabetes and overall, it is an exasperating cycle of
one continually worsening the other. If you’ve been putting off
receiving the treatment you need, you will feel comfortable with the
compassionate care we will give you.
Opening bottle caps or plastic packaging with your teeth may be convenient, but this is one habit that makes dentists cringe. Using your teeth as tools can cause them to crack or chip. Instead, keep scissors and bottle openers handy. Bottom line, your teeth should only be used for eating.
Whether you play
football, hockey, or any other contact sport, don't get in the game without a
mouth guard. This is a piece of molded plastic that protects the upper row of
teeth. Without it, your teeth could get chipped or even knocked out when the
action gets rough. Self-fitting mouth guards may be purchased at a store, or
you can have one custom made by your dentist.
Your mother was right: Never open bottles, packages, or other containers with your teeth. You might permanently chip or crack the enamel.
Although tea has a reputation as a healthy beverage, it may not be the best choice when it comes to keeping your teeth white. Dentists say tea -- especially the basic black variety -- can cause more stains than coffee. However, recent studies have found that even herbal teas and white teas have the potential to erode enamel and cause tooth staining.
Opening bottle caps or plastic packaging with your teeth may be convenient, but this is one habit that makes dentists cringe. Using your teeth as tools can cause them to crack or chip. Instead, keep scissors and bottle openers handy. Bottom line, your teeth should only be used for eating.
Whether you play
football, hockey, or any other contact sport, don't get in the game without a
mouth guard. This is a piece of molded plastic that protects the upper row of
teeth. Without it, your teeth could get chipped or even knocked out when the
action gets rough. Self-fitting mouth guards may be purchased at a store, or
you can have one custom made by your dentist.