A person needs to be aware that anyone, of any age, can find themselves in a situation where they broke one or more of their teeth. Most people imagine that children are more susceptible to break or chip a tooth, but in all actuality, older adults seem to be the ones who are most in need of dental assistance for a broken tooth. Brooksville residents might not realize that there are some scenarios or situations that come up more often than others when discussing with clients how their teeth got broken in the first place. Here are some of the more popular ways that patients find themselves in when addressing a broken tooth.
Eating Food that is Too Hard
One of the most common reasons why dental professionals end up treating a broken tooth is because a patient was trying to eat something that is very hard. Our teeth are very strong, and they can handle many foods that we would classify as hard to eat, but they are not indestructible. For example, when it comes to food causing a broken tooth, Brooksville residents should know that peanut brittle is one of the worst things someone can eat in terms of hardness. Not only is peanut brittle too hard for a lot of teeth, but it has a high sugar content, meaning that tooth decay is another issue to consider.
Untreated Cavities can Cause Broken Teeth
In terms of the type of mouth complications that people experience, having a cavity is something that is very common, and not that serious if it is addressed early on. But with that said, it should become known that if a person leaves a cavity unaddressed, and it keeps getting worse, it can lead to a broken tooth. Brooksville residents should know that as tooth decay spreads or grows, it can weaken the strength of the tooth and if it becomes too brittle, it can cause the tooth to break at certain spots. IN order for someone to break their teeth as a result of a cavity, the cavity must have been left unaddressed for a very long period of time.
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