Enamel Erosion
Your dental health is important to maintain a good quality of life no matter your age, so knowing when to see a dentist is crucial. As you get older, years of chewing and acidic food will wear down your teeth guaranteed. Constant grinding movement during sleep can also wear down tooth enamel.
Acidic food and drinks
Acidic foods and drinks can be harmful to your dental health. Carbonated beverages, citrus fruits, or any food containing sugars create an acidic environment inside of the mouth which then wears down teeth faster than normal and attacks enamel over time causing them more pain as well as making it difficult for you to chew properly.
Grinding
Some people have the bad habit of clenching and grinding their teeth when they are stressed or frustrated, while others may do this in sleep. This behavior is called bruxism, it can wear down your enamel over time if not addressed properly with dental care solutions like night guards which help prevent tooth damage from occurring during sleep.
Bacteria
The bacteria in your mouth use the sugar and starch from what you eat or drink to make acids. The burning sensation that results can wear away at enamel over time, leading not only towards tooth decay but also gum disease.
How to protect your teeth?
Maintaining good oral health starts with brushing so make sure that you take time to brush and use good oral care products like CloSYS. Brushing will reduce the chance of bacteria growing and causing not only enamel erosion but other oral problems. In addition to brushing it is also recommended to use a mild rinse like the CloSYS Ultra Sensitive Mouthwash. CloSYS makes great oral care products from toothbrushes, toothpaste, oral spray and many more. Click here to check out what CloSYS has to offer.
How to properly care for the oral health of patients with dementia?
Caring for the elderly can be a challenge and this is especially true when it comes to patients with dementia as they may no longer be able to do it themselves. We need to be more patient and understanding. You may also need to approach oral health care in a different way to make sure that they are getting the care they need. If you need help with oral health care for your loved one or patient, do not hesitate to reach out to us using the link below.
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