Posts tagged abfractions
Tooth Erosion: The Constant Battle Between Remineralization and Demineralization

Our teeth are constantly losing and gaining minerals. Hopefully, the process equals out. If we lose more minerals in our teeth than we gain, the teeth erode. This post will discuss tooth erosion: what it is, what it looks like, how to prevent it, and what to do about it. It is quite common, but many dentists don’t know how to diagnose and treat it correctly.

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Scott Solomons, DDSErosion, Tooth Erosion, Hydroxyapatite, Calcium, Phosphorous, Mineral, Tooth Mineral, Sugar, Acid, abfractions, Demineralization, Remineralization, tooth wear, Tooth Pain, Temperature Sensitivity, Acid Erosion, Enamel, dentin, Pain, Tooth Ache, Soft Drinks, Lemon, Juice, Wine, Coffee, Dairy, KombuchaComment
Gum Chewing Can Cause Multiple Dental Problems

Sugarless gum chewing is touted as being supported by four out of five dentists. Sadly, there are many risks to habitual gum chewing that most people are unaware of. Today I will talk about the range of problems gum chewing can lead to. Some of them can be quite severe.

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Oral Health, Pain ReliefScott Solomons, DDSchewing gum, muscles of mastication, pain, tooth wear, abfractions, recession, parafunctional habits, clenching, Grinding, periodontal ligament, articular disc, cold sensitivityComment