Between biting nails, chattering, grinding, and just time overall, the aging process can be a rough one when it comes to wear and tear on your teeth. The good news? There is plenty that you can do to keep your chompers in tip-top shape, regardless of Father Time.
Dull Down The Wear And Tear
Even though your teeth pride themselves on being strong and mighty, they experience natural wear and tear like the rest of your bones. The years of chewing, biting, and grinding can take their toll. These natural movements can flatten your teeth. Avoiding consistent chewing on hard items, such as ice and hard candy, to aid in helping maintain the overall structure of your teeth.
Show Your Gums Some Love
Let’s get right down to it. Plaque and bacteria is the real enemy of gum health, and it can lead to all kinds of problems. Nobody has time for bleeding gums, or soreness, so make sure you brush twice a day and floss every day.
Don’t Let Your Mouth Get Too Dry
Biggest thing to note here is that your mouth begins to produce less saliva the older you get. Certain prescription drugs may also attribute to dry mouth. As with most things, ensuring that you’re drinking plenty of water is an important part of maintaining a healthy level of nutrition.
Watch Out For Acidity
Certain foods and drinks have an extremely high acidity level; if you pair this with teeth that are already sensitive, it can have negative results. Incorporating less acidity within your diet can big a big help with prolonging the health of your enamel.
Time is one thing that we cannot fight; but it doesn’t mean that we can’t take the necessary steps in helping to prevent the natural wear that occurs within our teeth and gums. For any questions on ways to improve your oral habits, or to schedule a consultation, be sure to fill out the consultation request form on the right.