6 main causes of the wear of the teeth

6 main causes of the wear of the teeth


Look like a little habits a day can damage oral health

Sensitivity to cold or sweet foods, flat or rough dental surfaces. Muscle pain on the face or during chewing, as well as frequent headaches. These are some of the warning signals for dental wear.




“When the tooth loses its natural structure, it is more sensitive, less resistant and more inclined to fractures. Over time, this can generate chewing pain, gingival retraction, change in the bite and even tempororomandibular articulation problems (TMJ)”, explains the dental surgeon and the coordinator of the coordinator of Uniderpistry, Luiz Fernando Maziero.

According to the expert, the gradual loss of dental structure may seem harmless at the beginning and disturbing only for aesthetic reasons, but the condition can be associated with daily habits and even disorders, with consequent serious consequences for oral health and general well -being.

Below, Luiz Fernando Moreira Maziero underlines the main causes of dental wear. Check!

1. Bruxism

Characterized by the unconscious act of grinding or squeezing the teeth, which can happen during the day or night, heachacheDiscomfort and hum in the ear, as well as wear and softening and, in serious cases, problems in the gums, bones and jaw articulation.

2. Frequent consumption of acid foods and drinks

Drinks, vinegar, citrus fruits and drinks The energy can be bad as they directly influence the enamel of the teeth and cause erosion, which is the softening of the external layer of the tooth, caused by the acid pH food. The table can be aggravated when washing inappropriately.

3.

In normal conditions, the upper teeth should slightly cover the bass, i.e. the upper dental arch should be slightly larger than the lower. The misaltered bite can cause contact of the upper teeth with the lower part when closing your mouth in an unbalanced or wrong way. This change in the mechanism can cause damage to the teeth, gums, bones, muscles, ligaments and joints.



The ideal brushing should be made with a brush with a small head and soft bristles

4. Inadequate brushing

Use excessive pressure on brushassociated with a brush with frequent rigid bristles, it can cause usury. Therefore, the teeth must be made with a brush with a small head and soft bristles. The quality of the brushing is not measured by the force exerted during the hygiene of the teeth.

5. Chronic gastric reflux

It occurs when there is an imbalance between antiflux barriers, that is, when the valve that acts as a stomach gateway does not close correctly, causing unwanted foods and acids to return to mouth. Among the problems that can arise in the mouth due to acids there are dental erosion and caries.

6. Natural teeth aging

In addition to a reduction in the production of saliva, gingival retraction, increased sensitivity and color change, the aging Originally of the teeth is also accompanied by the wear of the enamel.

Always consult a dentist

The dentist underlines that wear not only affects the aesthetics of the smile. “It can damage chewing and word, cause gingival retraction and dentine exposure (more sensitive internal layer), increase the risk of gingival inflammation and caries,” says Luiz Fernando Maziero.

The periodic evaluation of a dentist is essential to identify harmful habits and the guide on simple routine adjustments that can avoid severe wear, through modern and minimally invasive techniques.

By Camila Souza Crepaldi

Source: Terra

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