How does age affect oral health?
Aging can increase risks of gum disease, tooth loss, dry mouth, oral cancer, and wear of tooth surfaces.
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Frequent exposure to sugar increases the risk of cavities as bacteria in the mouth convert sugars to acid, which can erode enamel.
Causes include biting on hard objects, trauma, cavities that weaken the tooth, large old fillings, or habits like grinding.
Oral bacteria feed on sugars, producing acid that erodes enamel, leading to cavities.
They include cavities, gum disease, impacted teeth, infections, fractures, temporomandibular joint disorders, ulcers, or other oral sores.
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.
You can consume herbal kombucha with added probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of its acidity and maintain good oral hygiene.