Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. This blog post from Future of Dentistry contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong.
1. Avoiding a cracked tooth means avoiding chewing on hard things. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Also be wary of pitted fruits—that peach may be soft but if you bite hard into the stone, you could damage a tooth.
2. It is important to protect your teeth while engaging in any physical activity where your mouth can be hit. If you enjoy pick-up basketball games, indoor soccer leagues, rec center flag football, and many other activities, you should be using a well-fitting mouth protector.
3. Don’t use your teeth as a tool. Take a minute to find a pair of scissors before you tear open a package of lunch meat or rip the price tag off a new piece of clothing with your teeth. Use a nutcracker for nuts. A quality dental crown can cost hundreds of dollars.
4. Most people know that grinding your teeth is harmful, but did you know that it can lead to a cracked tooth? If you know or suspect that you are a tooth grinder, speak with your dentist so you can address the problem with stress reduction techniques and/or a mouth guard. Frequent headaches or jaw pain can usually be attributed to nighttime teeth grinding.
5. Lastly, make sure that you visit us for regular check-ups and cleanings. We can alert you to conditions that might predispose you to cracked teeth, such as having an uneven chewing surface or brittle teeth. We may also discover tiny cracks you aren’t aware of. These cracks can then be repaired before further damage or decay occurs.
At Future of Dentistry we hope all our patients are able to take good care of their teeth and gums. Our services include same-day dentistry. People throughout Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley also come to us for cosmetic dentistry and much more. Callfor an appointment today!
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Future of Dentistry – Billerica
668 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA 01821
978-663-4303
Future of Dentistry – Dracut
149 Pleasant St
Dracut, MA 01826
978-957-1811
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795 Turnpike St
North Andover, MA 01845
978-685-8313
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968 Main St
Wakefield, MA 01880
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