15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth

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Teeth may seem like chunks of bone sitting in your jaw, but they are actually complex organisms. At Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree, our dentists have a deep appreciation for teeth.

Consider these facts.

  1. Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10.
  2. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity.
  3. Your gum tissue is as essential as your teeth.
  4. Some prescription drugs can increase your risk of cavities.
  5. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride.
  6. 19 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 19 have untreated cavities.
  7. Heartburn can be harmful for teeth.
  8. Allergies can cause tooth grinding.
  9. Dried fruit is just as bad for teeth as sticky candy.
  10. Tooth enamel cannot repair itself though dentin and cementum (the substance that surrounds the tooth root) are capable of partial regeneration.
  11. A Harvard-led team recently used low-powered lasers to activate stem cells and stimulate the growth of teeth in rats and human dental tissue in a lab.
  12. There are about 300 types of bacteria in your mouth.
  13. Chewing sugarless gum after meals can help remove food particles on your teeth. You still need to brush, but if you can’t brush immediately after meals, sugarless gum can help keep your teeth clean.
  14. Cavities often don’t cause pain until they have reached the root and nerve of the tooth. Visit your dentist regularly to prevent cavities or at least to detect them when they are small.
  15. Bone recession can cause tooth loss even if no decay is present.

At Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree our dentists are committed to lifelong dental health. We offer general and cosmetic dentistry. Make an appointment today.

Contact Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry:

303-858-9000

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8683 E Lincoln Ave Ste 200
Lone Tree, Colorado
80124