Building your best smile includes making sure you are taking the time to assess all aspects of your oral health care. Your oral health care consists of more than just the attention given to it through cleaning methods. Always make sure to protect your smile from any risks that can arise from oral accidents or injuries from bad habits. Even various aspects of your lifestyle can influence your oral health if you are involved in any unhealthy activities. Even though most individuals think that most dental damage comes from the foods you eat or your oral hygiene, a single blow to the face can easily destroy decades of hard work. Thus, always make sure you are well protected against all outside risks that can arise.
One of the most common risks that can damage your mouth is due to sports. Sports can damage your smile because you can suffer a blow to the face that can easily end in disaster. Just as a helmet is needed to protect your skull, oral appliances need to be used to protect your teeth and gums. Always wear mouthguards or facemasks whenever possible to ensure that any damage that you could sustain is minimized.
Also, be aware that any risks sustained from unhealthy habits are likely to do other forms of damage to your body too, which includes smoking or chewing tobacco or using drugs. Several unhealthy products that individuals use to help you with stress or to overcome issues in their life will provide short-term fixes but long-term problems. Avoid these unhealthy products to protect not only oral health but your physical and mental health as well.
Are there any remaining questions you have about dental damage? To improve your smile with dental damage prevention treatments, you are welcome to schedule a visit with our dentist in Portland, Oregon. If you would like to meet with Dr. Lee J. Cowles, DMD and our team at Cowles Dental Care, please call our dental office at 503-255-1506.
