Archive for the ‘Common Oral Problems’ Category

  As we get older the hard enamel coating on our teeth can wear away naturally, exposing the more sensitive dentine layer underneath, and this can mean our teeth become sensitive to hot and cold foods.  Teeth are particularly vulnerable to sensitivity at the point where the gum and tooth meet, as this is where the enamel layer is thinnest. What Causes Sensitive Teeth? A number of factors can cause sensitive teeth including over brushing and brushing with a side to side action, which can wear away... 

  Ulcers are a painful type of sore which can occur inside the mouth, and are usually slightly raised red or yellow areas that can be the around the size of your fingernail.  These are different to cold sores, which are caused by a virus and appear on the outer lips, and are typically caused by trauma to the delicate skin inside the mouth from sharp teeth, overzealous brushing, poorly fitting dentures or very hot/very cold food and drink.  Traumatic ulcers normally occur on their own and will... 

Smoking can stain your teeth Smoking is bad for your health in many ways and as well as the more commonly recognized dangers such as heart disease and lung cancer smoking can also have a negative impact on your teeth and gums.  Smoking can lead to tooth staining, tooth decay and gum disease and in some severe cases it can also result in mouth cancer. Tooth staining One of the more obvious effects of smoking is that teeth can very quickly become stained, turning yellow in just a few years and heavy...