Blog Archives - La Contenta Dental | Valley Springs, CA | Also serving Rancho Calaveras and San Andreas

Canker Sores

4/16/2018

Apthous Ulcers (canker sores) are considered autoimmune disease with poorly understood triggering cause. These lesions occur on cheeks, floor of the mouth, and tongue. They are NOT contagious.

POSSIBLE UNDERLYING CAUSES
Autoimmune disorser, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, allergies, trauma, foods.

PREVENTION
Avoid triggering foods: nuts, chocolate, citrus
Avoid trauma: toothbrush trauma, nail biting, cheek biting
Avoid stress: this might be useless advice... try yoga
Avoid Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): a soap found in most toothpaste and mouthwashes
Consider antimicrobial mouth rinses: Listerine

PAIN RELIEF
Some products used to help with pain and discomfort: Orabase, Caker Cover, Orajel

What Did You Eat This Easter?

4/2/2018

Did you know that there are healthier foods to eat for your teeth.

Many foods are acidic and harmful to your tooth enamel.

Eating foods with lower PH level and less sugars decreases your risk of damaging your tooth enamel.

Carrots, celery, nuts, and cheeses are all great healthy snacks for your teeth.

If you are eating sugars like candy and sodas TRY eating the candy with your lunch instead of eating it alone.

Or if your eating crackers TRY adding cheese and salami to your crackers.

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