A chip on your tooth can cause a wide range of problems. Even minor damage to your tooth enamel can create an area for bacteria to grow. As time goes on this could cause a large cavity to form in an already distressed tooth.
Minor dental fractures can arise from any number of natural sources. However, there are lifestyle choices and habits that can increase your risk of suffered a chipped tooth. It’s worth the time and effort to address these things to preserve the long term health of your teeth.
Chewing on pens, pencils and other items can pose a significant threat to your teeth. The habit can easily chip a tooth in your tooth or lead to a more significant dental fracture. This also applies to the habit of using your teeth as tools to open bottles and packages.
Chewing on ice and other hard foods can potentially chip one of the molars or premolars in the back of your mouth.
While grinding your teeth as you sleep is not technically a habit, it can still pose a serious threat to the health and integrity of your teeth. In a situation like this, our dentist Dr. David Kim, can help you find a dental guard that will allow you to sleep comfortably, while also protecting your teeth from harm.
If you are in the Hanford, California, area and you have a chip on one of your teeth, you should call 559-585-1519 to have it examined and repaired at Dr. Kim Family Dentistry.