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Unique Insight on Dental Erosion Prevention

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Unique Insight on Dental Erosion Prevention

Keeping your smile safe from oral health risks include being aware of the dental damage that is not visible to the naked eye. Beyond numerous oral accidents and injuries and other similar oral health risks, it is important to care for your teeth on a microscopic level. This includes avoiding risks associated with dental erosion. Dental erosion occurs when plaque and bacteria in your mouth convert substances in your mouth into harmful acids that will eat through your tooth enamel.

It’s always a good idea to make sure you’re keeping your mouth safe from the risks of dental erosion. Dental erosion can be caused by numerous unhealthy products such as sugars and sweets, and other risk factors. Acid reflux disease is a known risk factor for dental erosion, as it can cause stomach acids to travel up your esophagus and into your mouth. Environmental factors and genetic dispositions are also known risk factors for dental erosion, as are medications that produce dry mouth as a side effect.

To help prevent damage to your smile, avoid unhealthy substances that can be in your mouth. This includes sugars and starches that are known dental erosion risk factors. In addition, make sure you’re brushing or flushing your teeth on a daily basis. Saliva production is essential for lowering your risk of dental erosion as it can help wash away debris and neutralize harmful acids in your mouth. Tell produce additional saliva, try chewing sugarless gum after meals. Furthermore, by eating healthy foods that are crunchy and high in water, additional saliva can be produced.

True oral health happiness thanks to dental erosion prevention treatments is easily obtainable as long as you are willing to seek it. Are you ready for dental erosion prevention treatments? If so, please call (303) 731-7755 to schedule an appointment with Mountain Aire Dentistry at our office in Broomfield, Colorado. Dr. Chris Bockrath and our expert team are here to ensure you receive the dental erosion prevention treatments your smile needs.

 


291 E Flatiron Crossing Dr,
Broomfield, CO 80021

(303) 731-7755

 

When you visit our Broomfield dental office, your smile is our top priority. Our Dentists invite you to experience the difference a warm and caring team can provide for you and your family. Enjoy a unique and comfortable dental experience designed to bring a healthier and happier smile back into your life. We invite you to call or visit our Broomfield dental office and discover the exceptional difference we offer to those we serve.