Poor dental health can arise for many reasons. Luckily, Garr Dental Center can help you improve your smile in Carrington, and ensure you avoid dental emergencies.

Teeth Grinding

Grinding our teeth can happen when we sleep at night, completely unaware of the toll it’s taking on our mouths. Even during the day, we might do this unknowingly, since stress at work or school can result in grinding. This bad habit will slowly wear away our fillings and eventually remove the hard enamel which protects the soft layer of dentin beneath. If you’ve recently spotted a chipped tooth or jaw aches in the morning, you might be grinding your teeth at night.

Improper Care

It can be challenging to create the best oral hygiene regimen and your dentist might even urge more frequent brushing due to incorrect or inadequate self-care in the past. Not brushing often enough can lead to bad breath, swollen gums, and even gum disease in the long run. Most individuals still feel that brushing and flossing are the main tools for success when it comes to protecting their teeth.

Poor Diet

Regularly eating foods high in sugar exposes our teeth to its deteriorating effects. The longer we spend chewing on candy, the longer our teeth spend fighting its detrimental acidic content. If you’ve noticed an increase in cavities or undesirable breath, you might be eating too many sweets, putting your teeth at risk. It would be wise to consider more fresh fruits and vegetables for their natural teeth-cleaning ability or go for more calcium-enriched foods to protect and strengthen your teeth.

Benefits of improving your dental health

Increased Confidence

By enhancing your smile, you will improve your self-confidence and encourage a full and bright smile. If you suffer from chipped or cracked teeth, you might hide your smile while speaking and laughing in front of others. By having certain flaws in our teeth fixed, we no longer fear speaking to others and become more engaged in conversation. If we don’t feel this confidence in ourselves it can be discouraging to spark up a conversation with someone new, since our smile could be the first thing they notice.

Improved Health

Misaligned teeth are not only a cosmetic issue but can lead to a host of problems down the road. When our teeth don’t align properly, it causes unnecessary wear and tear that can lead to toothaches, tooth decay, cracked teeth, and periodontal issues. If your smile has some imperfections, it might be wise to consider braces or some other aligner for better support.

Contact Garr Dental Center:

701-652-2300

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

740 4th Ave S, Suite 201, Carrington, ND
Carrington, North Dakota
58421