4 Things You May Not Know About Your Dental Checkup

When you come in for your dental checkup Dr. Omid will do a lot of things to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy. Check out the four things you may not know that happen during your dental check up by clicking on the link: http://www.my-torrancedentist.com/lang/ae/4-things-you-may-not-know-about-your-dental-checkup/

How to Choose a Dentist in Torrance, CA

Do you know what to look for when choosing a dentist in Torrance, CA? Check out Dr. Shawna Omid's blog on what you should look for, by clicking the link: http://www.my-torrancedentist.com/lang/ae/choosing-a-torrance-ca-dentist/

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Prenatal Dental Care

Studies suggest that gum disease during pregnancy can contribute to a type of diabetes prompted by hormonal changes.  Gum disease also puts women at a greater risk for preeclampsia.  These diseases not only impact a woman's health but can increase her chance of having pregnancy complications.  Some insurance has Prenatal Dental Care Program, a special benefit for expectant mothers who are in their second or third trimester.  This program provides extra coverage for specific dental services, including dental cleanings, deep scaling and debridement.

Polypharmacy

If you are taking medications, and especially if you are taking several, you may be suffering from dry mouth as a result.  More than 1,000 medications can cause dry mouth, including many common drugs for conditions including blood pressure, allergies, heart disease and depression.

Are your teeth eroding or wearing away?

Dental erosion is caused by acid originating from the external environment or from within our own bodies.  External dietary sources linked to erosion include soda drinks, diet drinks, alcohol and sour acidic foods.  If you are pregnant, have gastro esophageal reflux disease, or have an eating disorder, your body can produce high oral acid levels that can lead to tooth enamel erosion.  We can help you minimize dental erosion by reducing high oral acid levels.

Do you have white spots on your teeth?

The simplest way to avoid white spots from occuring is to avoid acidic foods and drinks.  For many patients, however, this is difficult to do and teenagers in particular may consume large quantities of soda, which can cause white spots in a short period of time.

Dry Mouth!

Saliva is your body's natural oral defense system, delivering important minerals to your teeth to keep them strong and healthy.  Without enough saliva, you can suffer a mineral imbalace that leads to increased risk of tooth disease.  Ask Dr. Omid what relieves dry mouth and helps strengthen enamel.