Research shows that vaping is bad for your teeth just like smoking traditional cigarettes, even with no tobacco in e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes use an aerosol, or vapor, to deliver nicotine into the lungs. This vapor not only contains nicotine, which is bad for the teeth and body by itself, but also ultra-fine particles of toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Many of these chemicals are linked to cancer, respiratory disease, and heart disease.
If you’re not familiar with tooth enamel, it is the hard outer shell of your teeth where cavities first form. When left on the teeth for too long, the acid and sugar from carbonated beverages can cause significant tooth decay, stained teeth or, in some cases, gum disease. This is often discussed in association with sodas, but what about sparkling water?
Because there is no added sugar, only carbonation, studies have shown that sparkling water is fine on the teeth. In fact, one study tested whether or not sparkling water had any effect on tooth enamel compared to water. Although it has more acid than regular water, results showed that sparkling water had about the same effects on the tooth enamel.Read More
Once you have your appointment, here is a list of things you should do before you go to see Dr. Austin Westover and Dr. Bryant Ash at Westover Family Dentistry. It is important that you have the necessary items for your appointment.Read More
That being said, sometimes our patients run into problems or experience discomfort at a time when we can’t see them right away. We wanted to equip our patients with some tricks and hacks that you can do at home, so you can ease discomfort and keep treatment on track until you are able to visit our office.
While the rest of your body may be in great shape, each extra training hour actually increases your risk of tooth decay. Athletes are at risk for two specific oral health problems: dry mouth effects and sports-related nutrition effects.
