Oral Health Wonders: Dental Damage Risk Factor Prevention

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There are so many dental damage risk factors in our lives, we can often find it difficult to determine which ones are putting our teeth at the most risk. Due to the fact that we often participate in habits simply to make ourselves feel better, we often leave our smiles vulnerable to dental damage or other physical health trauma that can arise. Before doing any activity no matter how fun or exciting it may seem, it is important to be aware of the risk factors associated with it and how it could potentially damage your smile.

Did you know that mouth jewelry is often linked to several oral health risks? This is because mouth jewelry can impede your normal cleaning routines and can even lead to a failure in your oral health associated with dental damage. Nerve damage, choking hazards, chipped or cracked teeth, oral inflammation and infectious diseases are all linked to the presence of mouth jewelry. To keep your smile safe, speak with your dentist about oral health risks and which ones you will need to avoid.

Sports, particular contact sports, play a significant oral health risk in regard to your smile. To help protect your smile, be aware of the risks associated with contact sports and always protect your smile as much as possible. This includes wearing the necessary safety gear such as mouth guards and helmets. Just as motorcyclists wear helmets to protect themselves, so too must individuals wear protective gear to keep their jaw and smile safe.

Seeking a better smile and better oral health is possible by overcoming dental damage with high-quality restorations. To schedule an oral exam or professional oral health restoration with Dr. Mike Henrickson and our team at our dentist office in Burnsville, Minnesota, please contact Twin Cities Modern Dentistry at 952-941-9829. We are here to proudly keep you and your smile healthy and happy.