Dr. Timothy Thomas, in Livonia MI, is pleased to offer his patients a full range of dental services. These dental care services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general and implant dentistry.
Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org Your mouth, teeth, and gums are more than just tools for eating. They’re essential for chewing and swallowing-the first steps in the digestion process. Your mouth is your body’s initial point of contact with the nutrients you consume. So what you put in your mouth impacts not only your general health but also that of your teeth and gums. In fact, if your nutrition is poor, the first signs often show up in your mouth. Here are a few helpful things to know about how what you eat can impact your dental health. Diet and Tooth Decay The foods you eat and the beverages you drink can have a direct influence on the incidence and progression of tooth decay, depending upon:
The form of the food-whether it’s liquid, solid, sticky or slow to dissolve makes a difference.
How often you eat sugary foods and beverages and how often you eat or drink acidic foods and beverages.
The nutritional makeup of the food.
The combination of the foods you eat and the order in which you eat them.
Medical conditions you may have, such as gastrointestinal reflux and eating disorders, which can increase risk of cavities and weaken teeth.
How Snacking Affects Your Dental Health For dental health, it’s recommended that people limit eating and drinking between meals. Of course, sometimes eating between meals must happen. Unfortunately, most people choose foods like sweets and chips for snacks; foods that harm teeth by promoting tooth decay. If you do snack, make it a nutritious choice-such as cheese, yogurt, fruits, vegetables or nuts-for your overall health and the health of your teeth. Did you know that certain foods can put you at risk for cavities and other dental health problems? Here are some MouthHealthy tips. To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org. The remainder of the article details the following:
Recommended Nutritional Guidelines
Foods That Harm Your Dental Health
Sugar and Your Dental Health
How Sugar Substitutes Affect Your Teeth
4 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Cavities
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101 Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org Is the satisfying fizz of your favorite sparkling water putting you at risk for tooth decay? Because any drink with carbonation-including sparkling water-has a higher acid level, some reports have questioned whether sipping sparkling water will weaken your tooth enamel (the hard outer shell of your teeth where cavities first form). So, Is Sparkling Water Affecting My Teeth? According to available research, sparkling water is generally fine for your teeth-and here's why. In a study using teeth that were removed as a part of treatment and donated for research, researchers tested to see whether sparkling water would attack tooth enamel more aggressively than regular lab water. The result? The two forms of water were about the same in their effects on tooth enamel. This finding suggests that, even though sparkling water is slightly more acidic than ordinary water, it's all just water to your teeth. Tips for Enjoying Sparkling Water-and Protecting Your Teeth
Sparkling water is far better for your teeth than sugary drinks. In addition, be sure to drink plenty of regular, fluoridated water, too-it’s the best beverage for your teeth. Water with fluoride naturally helps fight cavities, washes away the leftover food cavity-causing bacteria feast on and keeps your mouth from becoming dry (which can put you at a higher risk of cavities).
Be mindful of what’s in your sparkling water. Citrus-flavored waters often have higher acid levels that does increase the risk of damage to your enamel. Plan to enjoy these in one sitting or with meals. This way, you aren’t sipping it throughout the day and exposing your teeth over and over again to the slightly higher level of acid it contains.
Sparkling water brands with added sugar can no longer be considered just sparkling water. They are a sugar-sweetened beverage, which can contribute to your risk of developing cavities. So remember-sparkling or not-plain water is always the best choice.
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101 Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
The habit: Your teeth were made for eating, not to stand in as a pair of scissors or hold things when your hands are full. When you do this, you put yourself at a higher risk of cracking your teeth, injuring your jaw or accidentally swallowing something you shouldn’t. The solution: Stop and find something or someone to give you a hand. Your mouth will thank you. To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101 Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
Your Jaw and Peak
Athletic Performance Proper
alignment of the jaw is very important in maximizing your
power and strength for athletic performance. We now offer
our athletes Under Armour ArmourBite™, a custom-fitted
mouthguard to increase your endurance, balance, strength,
and overall power. Please ask us about this tool that will
make a difference in your training and performance.
Many Americans participate in sports that can result in
injury to or loss of teeth. This can be prevented with
proper mouthguard protection. Over-the-counter mouthguards
do not fit well and can make breathing difficult during
exertion. Together with the American Dental Association, we
recommend being fitted for and wearing a custom mouthguard
for these sports:
Boxing, roller hockey, field hockey, gymnastics, skiing,
handball, lacrosse, martial arts, surfing, racquetball,
weight lifting, rugby, shotputting, skateboarding,
skydiving, soccer, basketball, squash, football, volleyball,
water polo, ice hockey, and wrestling.
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101 Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
Your mother was right: Never open bottles, packages, or other containers with your teeth. You might permanently chip or crack the enamel.
Gnawing on anything else -- like pens or fingernails -- or chomping down on seeds, popcorn kernels, or ice could have the same result.
Above article from: Webmd.com/oral-health Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
It’s never too early to protect teeth. Giving a
baby a bedtime bottle of juice, milk, or formula, can put new teeth on a path
to decay. The baby may become used to falling asleep with the bottle in his or
her mouth, bathing the teeth in sugars overnight. It's best to keep bottles out
of the crib.
Above article from: webmd.com/oral-health
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC 37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2664 Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
Your mouth, teeth, and gums are more than just tools for eating. They’re essential for chewing and swallowing-the first steps in the digestion process. Your mouth is your body’s initial point of contact with the nutrients you consume. So what you put in your mouth impacts not only your general health but also that of your teeth and gums. In fact, if your nutrition is poor, the first signs often show up in your mouth. Here are a few helpful things to know about how what you eat can impact your dental health.
Proper
alignment of the jaw is very important in maximizing your
power and strength for athletic performance. We now offer
our athletes Under Armour ArmourBite™, a custom-fitted
mouthguard to increase your endurance, balance, strength,
and overall power. Please ask us about this tool that will
make a difference in your training and performance.
