Newey Oral Surgery

You know how rocks can erode over a period of time? Well, guess what - teeth can do that too! Dental erosion is the loss or wear of dental hard tissue by acids not caused by bacteria. Think you've had an excessive amount of tooth wear and erosion? Read on and find out!   What Are the Causes? Erosion can happen from introducing gastric acids into the oral cavity - in other words, acids that come into contact with teeth will cause tooth erosion. Acid reflux and excessive vomiting can contribute to this, as well as carbonated sodas, sports drinks, and soft drinks.  Connections between chronic alcoholism, pregnancy and bulimia can increase the risk of tooth erosion due to the high possibility of excessive vomiting caused by those conditions. Other extrinsic causes include industrial and occupational risks that are found while working in factories and/or frequent swimming in poorly monitored chlorinated swimming pools. Airborne industrial acids have been found especiall

Football season has arrived and it's time to bundle up and watch all the games! It's easy to forget that amidst the fun and cheers, the star players need to be protected as well. No doubt are there sports related injuries that can affect a player's physical and mental health. So in preparation, we've gathered some prevention tips for any of your friends or family that may be out on the field this year!             What can I do to prevent injuries involving my mouth? Players should be wearing mouth guards. Also known as mouth protectors, mouth guards are used to help cushion a blow to the face and are especially helpful when playing on-contact sports such as football, boxing, and hockey. They typically cover the upper teeth and help to also protect your tongue, lips, and teeth from immediate contact. What type of mouth guard should I get? This depends solely on what you feel comfortable with, but we recommend getting one custom-made from your dentist as th

Gingivitis is the inflammation of gums and occurs with the build up of bacteria and plaque.  The inflammation causes irritation, redness and swelling and can lead to periodontitis.  If untreated, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss. So now that you know what the general scope of gingivitis is, let's take a look at some of the signs of this gum disease. "What are some signs of gingivitis?" bright red or purple gums tender gums that may be painful to the touch bleeding from the gums when brushing or flossing halitosis, or bad breath inflammation, or swollen gums receding gums soft gums Many of these symptoms can be avoided by simply taking good care of your oral health by brushing, flossing and rinsing twice a day. Just sticking to this routine can help reverse the effects of the early stages of gingivitis and gum disease. Be sure to schedule 6-month dental check ups and cleanings to ensure that your teeth and gums are getting the care they need.