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      • Periodontal Maintenance
      • Scaling and Root Planing
      • Tooth Extraction
      • Root Canal Therapy
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      • Porcelain Veneers
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      • Tooth Contouring & Shaping
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Dental Erosion: What You Eat & Drink Can Impact Teeth

November 16, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Think that only sweet-tasting drinks and snacks are harmful for your teeth? Think again. Sugar isn’t the only dietary factor that can damage your smile. Foods and beverages that are high in acids wear away the enamel that protects your teeth, a process known as tooth erosion. This changes the appearance of your teeth and opens the door for bacteria that can cause cavities or infection. What Does Tooth Erosion Do to My Teeth? Tooth erosion is permanent. If your enamel has started to wear away, you may: Feel pain or sensitivity when consuming hot, cold or sweet drinks Notice a yellowish discoloration of the teeth Find that your fillings have changed Face greater risks for more cavities over time Develop an toothache, in …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental Education Library, Oral Health EducationTag: Enamel, Enamel Erosion, Soda, Soft Drinks, Tooth Enamel, Tooth Erosion

Why is soda bad for your teeth?

August 28, 2019 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Ever seen those videos where someone puts a baby tooth in a glass of soda and watches it decay?  Well, the effect of soda in an actual mouth is a bit different. You have your saliva to help wash away the sugar, you eat other things throughout the day, and brush at least twice a day to remove debris or plaque. Nevertheless, soda is not something we recommend you consume more often than a once-in-awhile treat. Here’s why: Sugar Soda has extremely high sugar content. The bacteria that cause tooth decay feed off of sugar and excrete acid, which is what causes tooth decay. The more sugar our teeth have to interact with, the more prone to decay they will be. Acid Think diet soda is a better alternative? Even though it contains zero sugar, it …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental Education Library, Oral Health EducationTag: Soda, Soft Drink, Teeth

Tooth Erosion

May 7, 2017 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Many people consume carbonated beverages, fruit juice, and highly acidic foods every day but probably don’t realize that they might be harming their teeth. The acid in the foods we eat and drink can cause tooth enamel to wear away, making teeth sensitive, cracked, and discolored. What is tooth erosion? Tooth erosion, or tooth wear, is the loss of tooth structure. Basically, tooth erosion refers to the wearing away of the hard part of your teeth, which is called the enamel. What causes tooth erosion? Tooth erosion occurs when the enamel on your teeth is worn away by acid. Usually the calcium contained in saliva will help remineralize (or strengthen) your teeth after you consume small amounts of acid, but the presence of a lot of …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental Education Library, Oral Health EducationTag: Acid Reflux, Enamel, Enamel Erosion, Soda, Soft Drink, Tooth Enamel, Tooth Erosion

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154 Sea Island Pkwy
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843-986-0177

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