According to a dentist from Leeds, people don’t take enough trouble to look after their teeth, which is shocking considering how easy it is to do. Most people persist in retaining habits and lifestyles that cause the erosion of their dental enamel, and which leads to a lot of problems for them.
The enamel is the hard covering of the tooth and it serves a very important function. It protects the sensitive inner portion of the tooth and also allows the tooth to do its job of biting or chewing. Unfortunately, this very strong substance can be destroyed very easily mostly because of acids that are formed by food particles left behind in the mouth. It follows, therefore, that people have to clean their teeth very well after a meal so that there is no food left in the mouth to create acids that can destroy the enamel. There are also habits which cause the enamel to be worn away. Brushing the teeth with excessive force or grinding ones teeth together are two examples. Having a diet rich is sweets and colas are also responsible for creating holes in the enamel. People can also accidentally break or chip their tooth enamel by eating very hard food or by playing games without adequate mouth protection.
It is very easy to protect the outer cover of the teeth by making note of these points and putting them into practice without fail. This will without any doubt reduce your need for dental treatment.
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