When was the last time you visited our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning? If it’s been over six months, we encourage you to contact our office today to schedule your next appointment. When you come to the office for a cleaning, we do more than just remove the lingering bacteria and plaque.
Do you feel discomfort when you eat or drink certain foods, especially if they are extremely hot or cold? If so, you are experiencing tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity is common, and most people experience it at some point. If you have tooth sensitivity regularly, it can be an indication that there is a problem with your oral health. Tooth sensitivity can also occur after certain dental treatments, such as a filling, a dental crown, or a root canal. Before and after treatment, we tell patients about this side effect so they are not surprised when they feel discomfort.
At Dentistry by Angela Britt, we want our patients to be knowledgeable about the state of their oral health. Aside from properly cleaning your teeth, it is important to be mindful of any problems that may occur in your mouth between your oral hygiene examination appointments. We recommend checking your mouth regularly for any signs of a problem. You can also regularly run your tongue over your teeth to feel for any imperfections. It is also important to be mindful of any changes to your teeth that you may feel, such as discomfort. Some common dental problems include:
Although your tooth enamel is the strongest substance in the body, it is not indestructible. Your teeth experience a lot of wear and tear. Just with the number of times we eat per day, our teeth get a lot of use. As with anything that gets used frequently, there is always the possibility of a problem developing. This is one of the reasons we are so passionate about our patients visiting us for routine hygiene examinations and cleanings. During these appointments, we inspect the teeth for signs of decay and other problems. One of the issues we look for is cracked teeth.
