The effects of acid and sodas can cause great damage to your teeth. Acid erodes enamel. This leads to increased sensitivity, pain, tooth decay, and even darkening of the teeth. At Henrickson Dental, we encourage you to take care of your teeth and have good oral hygiene.

It is around the time of year when kids become excited about Halloween  and the candy they will recieve. At Henrickson Dental, we don’t suggest totally denying your children their candy, but we do suggest that telling them that their candy is filled with sugar and that it would be a good idea to brush after they eat candy, especially candy bars that actually stick to the teeth and can sit for hours on your teeth.

While historically the majority of people who develop oral cancer are over age 40 at the time of discovery, it does occur in people who are younger than this age.  Anyone who smokes or use chewing or spit tobacco are more likely to get oral cancer.

There are several symptoms for oral cancer. They include: white or red patches on the mouth or lips; a sore or blister in your mouth; difficulty swallowing; any changes in the way teeth fit together; earaches; and bleeding from the mouth. These symptoms can be signs of other serious illnesses, so consult your dentist if you are noticing any of these sypmtoms.

Oral cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that affects the mouth. It can affect the lining of the cheeks, roof of the mouth, tongue, and lips. Symptoms for oral cancer can often be signs of other illnesses. People who smoke tobacco have a greater chance of developing oral cancer.

Tooth abrasion is the permanent loss of tooth structure that can occur on various tooth surfaces. Tooth abrasion is caused by numerous different activities. The main cause is due to brushing your teeth incorrectly. Brushing your teeth too hard or too fast can lead to serious tooth abrasion. Even the wrong toothpaste can lead to tooth abrasion.

Cigarette smoking is not good for your body at all, including your mouth and teeth. Smokers are about four times more likely than people who have never smoked to develop advance periodontal disease. Cigarette smokers are also at a higher risk of losing alveolar bone than non-smokers. Smoking also interferes with healing, making smokers more likely to lose teeth and not respond to treatment.

The oral effects of methamphetamine (meth) can be devestating. Caries that resemble early childhood caries are one effect, and it is often referred as the “meth mouth.” An often severe pattern of decay can be found on the buccal smooth surface of the tooth and the interproximal surfaces of the anterior teeth. The caries are usually caused by a combination of drug-induced phsycological and physiological changes resulting in dry mouth, long periods of time with bad oral hygiene, consumption of high carbonated beverages, tooth grinding, and tooth clenching.