We all have choices in life. Every day, you make decisions which can determine the state of your future. When it comes to your smile, chomping down on half popped popcorn kernels, opening a stubborn bottle or package with your teeth, or ignoring your dental hygiene so tooth decay makes holes in your pearly whites can all have dire consequences. Highland Park cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, can help you if you do end up with cosmetic dental needs, whether that means porcelain veneers, dental bonding, teeth whitening, white crowns, or a combination of multiple procedures. Still, prevention of dental damage remains the goal.
Teeth are not Tools
Tooth enamel is technically harder than wooden pencils or plastic pens. However, acid can temporarily soften enamel. If you eat sugary or high-carbohydrate foods, your teeth essentially become softer. When you chew on hard substances such as writing implements, or use teeth as a tool to open bottles, cans, or packages, softened enamel can become permanently damaged. If you would like to protect your teeth from cavities, do everything in your power to keep your tooth enamel safe and strong.
Gum Disease Causes Complete Tooth Loss
Take heed when your dental hygienist or Corona dentist reminds you to floss on a daily basis. This is one of the most commonly neglected dental habits. However, cleaning the spaces between teeth with dental floss provides oral hygiene in spots that your toothbrush cannot reach. The food particles that become stuck between your teeth and gums can create an environment for bacteria and plaque to easily breed, leading to gum inflammation and eventual tooth loss. Flossing prevents gum disease by removing the food debris that can form into plaque.
Visit your Highland Park Cosmetic Dentist
To schedule a consultation for any of your cosmetic dental needs, call our 60035 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
