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Don't Let Dieting Impact Your Oral Health

Like many people who need to lose a few pounds, I try diet after diet in an attempt to find one that finally works for me. I learned the hard way that I need to make sure any diet will not harm my teeth, even if it does help me lose a few pounds. I learned this lesson when following a grapefruit diet. There are many versions of this, but the version I tried had me eat a grapefruit alone several times each day. It was supposed to suppress my appetite. I helped keep me from munching on unhealthy snacks, but the acid in the fruit took a toll on my tooth enamel and I quickly started getting lots of cavities. I created this blog to remind people that change up their diets often to make sure the foods they are eating are not harming their teeth.

Is It Healthy To Wear Platinum And Gold Dental Grills?

14 June 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Wearing gold and platinum grills has become a popular trend. A dental grill is a decorative cover that snaps over your teeth. It is usually made of silver, gold or another type of metal. Grills are bought at specialty stores, but a cosmetic dentistry office has to make a mold of your teeth around which to shape the grill. Read on to find out if grills are healthy for your teeth.

Cause Bacteria and Bad Breath

Food can become trapped between your grill and teeth. This allows bacteria to collect inside of your mouth. It also produces acid, which can cause damage to your gums and tooth decay.

These conditions can cause you to develop bad breath. However, this problem is treatable with good hygiene. You should clean your mouth and grill daily to get rid of food particles.

Irritate Tissues

There is a chance that your dental grill may irritate the oral tissues inside of your mouth. This can lead to infection. One serious infection you can develop is gum disease. This occurs from the trapping of food particles between your grill and teeth because it causes bacteria. Gum disease is a serious problem because it can cause you to lose your teeth when left untreated.

Wear Away Enamel

Wearing away your enamel is another problem that comes with wearing grills. According to WebMD, tooth enamel is the strongest substance inside of the human body. Enamel is essential for protecting your teeth against chemicals and acids to prevent tooth decay. If the enamel wears away, then it causes your teeth to become thin and to develop cracks. The cracks allow for acid to seep in and break down your teeth. It can also cause your opposing teeth to shift and chip away.

Limit the Amount of Time That You Wear Your Dental Grill

Some people never take their platinum grills out, but they are really not made to stay in your mouth. You have to take them out daily to brush your teeth and clean your removable grill. It is a good idea to limit the amount of time that you wear your grill. If you want to keep your mouth healthy, then you should remove it when eating.  

It is a good idea to talk to your dentist before getting a grill. Grills are not harmful to your mouth with good hygiene and short-term use. However, you can run into problems when wearing them on a regular basis. It is also good to remember that perfect white teeth never go out of style. For more information on cosmetic dentistry, contact a professional like P. Jeffrey Lowe, DMD, PA.