The Health Benefits of Invisalign
Most people think, “I don’t need invisalign, my teeth aren’t too crooked.” But did you know that in addition to improving tooth alignment, invisalign treatment helps to improve dental form and function?
E cigarettes: May be healthier for your lungs but not your oral health
It's not the huffing and puffing on traditional and electronic cigarettes that affects your oral health, but the chemicals and ingredients in those products, particularly your oral health. Nicotine is found in both electronic and traditional cigarettes, and it is the one that has a huge impact on health. Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning that after consuming it, it tends to reduce the flow of blood via your veins in the body, including the gum tissues.
Without an adequate flow of blood, the gums cannot stay healthy since they don't get the necessary amount of oxygen and nutrients required for them to remain healthy. As such, you could develop oral issues like gingivitis, bad breath, periodontitis, and shifting teeth when the gums become unhealthy. Additionally, nicotine as a stimulant can cause your muscles to move and twitch when they are not supposed to be. This increased muscle movement could lead to teeth grinding, which eventually contributes to cracked teeth, pain, and tooth loss.
Don't assume that e-cigarettes are the safest products for your health, especially dental health. They are not, and before you realize it, you may find they have caused a lot of dental harm. Click here to make an appointment at Shine DDS in Bensonhurst Brooklyn, to talk to us about the benefits of breaking your habit of using e-cigarettes.
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My gums are bleeding, should I be concerned?
Do your gums bleed when you brush? How about when you floss? There could be an underlying problem that should not be ignored. Bleeding gums is usually a sign of a more pertinent health problem that should be evaluated and addressed.
Receding gums won’t grow back, how can I keep them in place?
If you have had receding gums, you probably know that no matter how hard you try to maintain proper oral hygiene, they will not grow back. What can be done to prevent recession and loss of healthy gums?
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Ouch! You just took a sip of your favorite drink and are experiencing a sharp pain through your teeth. Does this scenario sound familiar? Maybe it’s your favorite hot or cold dish that is causing this discomfort. Either way, you may have sensitive teeth.
Help! My breath stinks!!
Bad breath, which is also known as halitosis, can affect your quality of life. it can also signal an underlying condition known as periodontal disease, which needs to be checked and treated. There are many things you can do at home to prevent bad breath.