The gap left behind by a missing tooth is not ideal for your oral health. Teeth adjacent to this gap will tend to drift in to fill the void, which compromises your bite and encourages a loss of bone structure in your jaw. This is why it is important to have a lost tooth replaced by an effective dental implant.

But what about smaller gaps, like the ones existing between two teeth that are just a bit further apart than they should be? Some people fear that such gaps may make them more susceptible to tooth decay. The good news is that this is a myth; actually, since it is easier to clean between these teeth, you may actually be less likely to get a cavity than if your teeth were too close together.

Unfortunately, if the gaps between your teeth are too big, it probably means that they’re crooked. One tooth may be crowding another, or drifting into the space left behind by a missing tooth. Talk to your dentist to learn more, and visit Bellevue Dental Implants for all of your implant needs.

Bulimia is an unfortunate eating disorder, similar to anorexia. The difference between the two is that, while anorexia entails dangerous under-eating, bulimia is where you eat all you want and then purge it from your system immediately thereafter before it is absorbed by your system. Bulimic individuals generally look healthier than anorexics, as they manage to get at least some of the nutrients they need. However, in many ways, they are actually worse off.

It is very common for a person struggling with bulimia to lose one or more teeth. Part of this may be attributed to the lack of adequate calcium and other nutrients needed to keep your oral cavity healthy, but the biggest danger when it comes to bulimia is the constant vomiting. When you vomit, you are exposing your fragile mouth to the brutal acids of your stomach. The effects of the occasional stomach flu aren’t anything that you can’t deal with, but when you vomit multiple times a day every day, you’re going to quickly break down your gums and tooth enamel.

If someone you know struggles with bulimia, encourage him or her to stop before he or she loses any teeth. Should the damage already be done, visit us for a dental implant in Bellevue.

Some households are more prone to tooth decay than others. There are many reasons to account for this; perhaps the family just has bad dining habits, maybe they’re not getting their regular dental visits, and maybe they’re genetically disposed to decay. According to a study from New York University, the amount of conflict going on in the house also plays a big role in how many cavities you have.

This study demonstrated that individuals living in troubled homes, regardless of economic class, average more cavities than those with positive family lives. Every above-average increase in one partner’s verbal or physical aggression toward his or her spouse represents a significant rise in cavity occurrence. Women showed an average of 3.5 more cavities, men had an average of 5.3 more, and children exhibited 1.9 more cavities for every above-average increase of aggression.

The problem is likely a multi-faceted one. First of all, noxious home environments undermine regular routines, like brushing and flossing. Meanwhile, such a stressful situation encourages people to indulge in comfort foods, many of which are sugary.