{"id":84,"date":"2019-06-14T15:27:07","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T15:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regiondentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2021-02-25T13:23:29","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T13:23:29","slug":"dentist-in-la-porte-warns-of-5-oral-health-threats-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regiondentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/14\/dentist-in-la-porte-warns-of-5-oral-health-threats-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in La Porte Warns of 5 Oral Health Threats to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that\npoor oral health has been connected to lung infections, heart problems, diabetes,\nand Alzheimer\u2019s? The state of your mouth can often be linked to the state of\nyour body. To that end, it\u2019s important to be aware of the various threats that\ncan damage your mouth and gums \u2013 and of course, how to avoid such issues. Here\nare 5 common oral health problems that you and your dentist in La Porte need to\nwatch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Plaque and Tooth Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common \u2013 and perhaps the most famous \u2013 issues with\nteeth are plaque buildup and tooth decay. When you consume too much sugar or\ndon\u2019t brush and floss well enough, the bacteria on your teeth will start to eat\nthrough the outer enamel layer of the tooth, forming a cavity. One study found\nthat 91% of American adults between ages 20 and 64 had one or more cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If decay is not treated, it can eventually reach the pulp of\nthe tooth and infect it. Not only can this be very painful, but if enough\ndamage is done you could end up needing an extraction. This is one reason why your\nbiannual checkups at the dentist are important; if a cavity is caught early enough,\nit can be treated before it can reach its most harmful stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Periodontal Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal disease \u2013 also known as gum disease \u2013 is similar\nto tooth decay in that it involves a bacterial infection. The earliest stage is\ngingivitis, which can cause bleeding, swollen gums; it can eventually advance\nto periodontitis and, eventually, tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some studies suggest that bacteria in your gums may enter\nthe bloodstream and contribute to problems in other areas, such as the brain\nand heart. To that end, you should seek periodontal treatment at the first sign\nof gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Bruxism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes stress or improper jaw alignment will cause you to\ngrind your teeth at night, a condition referred to as bruxism. This can wear\naway at enamel and may even cause you to crack a tooth. A nightguard is usually\nprescribed for patients with bruxism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Poor Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone knows that sugar is bad for your teeth, but that\u2019s\nnot the only aspect of your diet you need to watch. Malnutrition can weaken the\nbody\u2019s immune system, making it harder to fight off infections; this can greatly\nimpact how other oral health threats affect your mouth. To that end, make sure that\nyou\u2019re eating well-balanced meals; dairy products such as cheese and yogurt or\ncrunchy fruits and vegetables such as apples and celery can be particularly\ngood for your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Reckless Use of Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you sometimes use your mouth to open packages? Not a good\nidea. Hard objects like bottle caps can damage the tooth, and the edges of\npacking materials can cause cuts. It\u2019s better to use some sort of opening tool\nto do the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are just a few things that can threaten your teeth and\ngums; there can be other factors such as tobacco use or physical trauma. This\nis why, in addition to maintaining good brushing and flossing habits, you\nshould always have a very good answer to the question, \u201cWhere is a good dentist\nnear me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Region Dental, Drs. Daniel Berquist and Joseph Ornelas\nprovide patients in La Porte with excellent personalized dental care. During a checkup,\nin addition to regular cleanings, they\u2019ll perform an oral cancer screening, an\nannual gum evaluation, and a TMJ evaluation to check for jaw problems. To\nschedule an appointment, visit their website<\/a> or call\n(219) 362-8980.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that poor oral health has been connected to lung infections, heart problems, diabetes, and Alzheimer\u2019s? The state of your mouth can often be linked to the state of your body. To that end, it\u2019s important to be aware of the various threats that can damage your mouth and gums \u2013 and of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-84","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDentist in La Porte | Oral Health | Region Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are all sorts of oral health threats that your dentist in La Porte will warn you about. 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