"When an irresistible force meets the immovable object, something gives," Price says. Trauma might be anything from getting hit by a baseball to biting on a frozen candy bar.
Your teeth are great tools. But not for things like:
Removing caps, tops, or lids
Cracking ice cubes, nut shells, or popcorn kernels
Chewing on pencils or pens
Holding clothes hangers
Loosening knots or tearing off tags
Cutting thread
Clenching and grinding - often done in response to stress -- can also put too much stress on your teeth. It can also mean a bite is unbalanced, Price says. Both deserve your attention.
Tooth Loss From Disease
Plaque -- bacterial buildup that resides in sticky stuff on your teeth -- causes decay and can lead to periodontal disease, which inflames gums and destroys supporting tissues such as ligaments and bones. And with their demise can come loose -- and eventually lost -- teeth.
Poor oral hygiene and lack of professional care are big contributors.
Your teeth are great tools. But not for things like:
Removing caps, tops, or lids
Cracking ice cubes, nut shells, or popcorn kernels
Chewing on pencils or pens
Holding clothes hangers
Loosening knots or tearing off tags
Cutting thread
Clenching and grinding - often done in response to stress -- can also put too much stress on your teeth. It can also mean a bite is unbalanced, Price says. Both deserve your attention.
Tooth Loss From Disease
Plaque -- bacterial buildup that resides in sticky stuff on your teeth -- causes decay and can lead to periodontal disease, which inflames gums and destroys supporting tissues such as ligaments and bones. And with their demise can come loose -- and eventually lost -- teeth.
Poor oral hygiene and lack of professional care are big contributors.
