You brush, you floss, and you keep up with your dental visits. Your smile should be in great shape, right? In many cases, yes! But some everyday habits that seem harmless can slowly wear down your teeth or irritate your gums over time. At Clinton Dental Center, we want to help you stay ahead of potential problems. Here are three common habits putting your smile at risk, plus what to do instead.
Stress shows up in all kinds of ways. Maybe you’ve felt it in your shoulders, your sleep, or even in your stomach. But did you know it can also take a toll on your smile? If you’ve been clenching your jaw, noticing more sensitivity, or feeling extra tension lately, your teeth and gums might be feeling the pressure too. At Clinton Dental Center in Chesterfield, MI, we help patients understand how stress impacts their oral health and what they can do to protect it.
Winter weather can do more than dry out your skin—it can also impact your teeth. You might notice increased sensitivity, dry mouth, or even jaw discomfort as the temperatures drop. Cold air and indoor heating both play a role, and these seasonal changes can take a toll on your oral health without a little extra care.
Regular cleanings and examinations are a vital part of your oral health regimen. Your home routine will keep your teeth healthy and strong, but a professional cleaning is essential to remove tartar and make sure that everything is as it should be. With Halloween quickly approaching, this is the perfect time to schedule a post-candy-fest cleaning. Continue reading to learn more.
You may have heard the word “bruxism” before, but if you haven’t, bruxism is the clinical term for teeth grinding, more specifically, the involuntary clenching, grinding, and gnashing of your teeth, usually during sleep. Because it mainly occurs when we’re asleep, we don’t always realize it’s happening.
Patients ask all the time, “How can I keep my teeth forever?” The answer is always the same: brush twice a day, floss once a day, and visit your dentist every 6 months like clockwork. It seems too simple, but diligent, consistent preventative care is the best way to protect your teeth from decay and keep them healthy for your entire life.
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time to assess your risk and get screened. Although oral cancer affects thousands of people in the US every year, a diagnosis does not have to ruin your life. Your dentist is a powerful ally who can help you reduce your risk and detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
