There are many reasons why one should avoid eating popcorn. It’s commonly thought of as a healthy snack because it’s low in calories and can be easily snacked on without bloating or feeling weighed down. However, popcorn is very hard on your teeth. It creates lactic acid in your mouth. And before you can even pick out the kernels, that acid starts to work on your teeth. If you do snack on popcorn, rinse your mouth frequently with water and have a toothpick on hand to quickly pick out the pieces. Some sugar free gum can also be helpful.
Eating popcorn can cause lasting damage to your teeth
While it’s almost impossible to eat popcorn without getting some stuck in your teeth, you can act quickly to help mitigate any damage. With a healthy flossing you should be able to get those thin husks out from between your teeth. The word healthy needs to be emphasized, because unfortunately, if you don’t clean them out it can lead to infection and even an abscess.
And furthermore, those hard, unpopped kernels are very good at breaking and cracking teeth. Be careful as you devour a big handful, especially if it’s at the bottom of the bag. Cracked teeth usually means you’ll be in need of a crown which equals a hefty bill from the dentist.
I guess what we’re trying to say is, be careful while eating popcorn and make sure to take the necessary steps to not allow it to damage your teeth.
If you’ve asked yourself the question “Why do my teeth hurt?” recently, then you might want to consider a visit to the dentist. There is a number of reasons as to why your teeth might hurt. It could be anything from an abscess or deep cavity to a cracked or chipped tooth. Regardless, you’ll want to address the exact reason why your teeth hurt as soon as you can.
Although it can be difficult to just pay to find out what’s wrong, trust us when we say it’s worth it. Dental issues aren’t issues that just disappear or go away, but rather continue to haunt you until fixed. Bottom line, if your teeth hurt, fix them.
It’s difficult to say how we would go about addressing each individual option, but we can tell you that they all require a visit to the dentist. This isn’t a sales pitch, it’s just the hard truth. If you live here in Eagle, Idaho we recommend you call and make an appointment for as soon as you can.
Why do my teeth hurt?
Why do my gums hurt?
Maybe you know it’s not your teeth but rather your gums that are causing you pain. What’s the first step? Well, much like if your teeth hurt, you should see your dentist as soon as you can. Secondly, you can try to figure out what it is based on this criteria:
Is there bleeding, swelling, or redness?
Do your gums hurt from small white sores?
If you press around your gums do you feel pain deep down where a root might be?
If you answered yes to any of these you should visit your dentist. Your gums could be suffering from gum disease, an abscess, or even oral cancer.
Why do my gums hurt?
Canker sores are not a reason to immediately visit. However, if your gums hurt from them frequently or if they don’t go away, you should schedule an appointment.
You can get an infection in your gums from something as simple as eating popcorn. Check out this blog post for more details on why popcorn can be dangerous. Your gums could also be suffering from the gum disease gingivitis. That could very easily be the reason your gums hurt. Be sure to read more about how good oral hygiene can actually save your life on our blog.
What is gingivitis?
Gingivitis is a gum disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling of the gums. While gingivitis can be caught and treated early, it’s important to not let if fester for too long. It can cause your gums to hurt significantly and even require surgery if not properly taken care of.
Symptoms of gingivitis include swollen or puffy gums, red or dark red gums, gums that bleed easily when brushing or flossing, bad breath, receding gums, and gums that are tender to the touch.
The most common cause is plaque on your teeth that eventually becomes tartar. With simple and consistent brushing and flossing you can avoid this problem. Also avoid tobacco products, they can quickly lead to gum diseases including gingivitis.
We love Eagle. We love working here and we love living here. There are countless things that we could go on and on about as to why we love Eagle, Idaho. But first, here are some facts about our wonderful community:
-Eagle enjoys very mild weather. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Eagle, Idaho is considered a warm-summer Mediterranean climate.
-Some of the more notable people that hail from Eagle, Idaho include academy award-winning actor George Kennedy, and former NFL players Jerry Kramer, Jeb Putzier, & Derek Schouman.
-The elevation of Eagle is just over 2,500 ft. Making it fairly low for a mountain state like Idaho.
-The population of Eagle, Idaho is nearly 30,000 and rapidly growing as the greater Boise area is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.
The view from beautiful Mores Mountain just NW of Eagle, Idaho
We could continue to bend your ear with fun facts and interesting tidbits as to why we love our hometown of Eagle, Idaho so much. However, we think it would be best if you came and checked it out for yourself.
Sure, we’re probably a little biased, but it’s hard not to be. While we believe that we offer the premier dental services in the area, we equally believe that Eagle is home to the most premier people around. Here in Eagle, we take care of each other. We look out for one another. And perhaps most important, we take pride in our community. Folks here are always striving to make it a better place to live, even though it’s already fantastic.
If you just moved here or if you’re just looking for a new dentist, we’d like to throw our hat in the ring. We’re invested in this community and our roots are deep. Learn more about Dr. Chris Thomason or take a quick tour of our office to see if we might be a good fit for you and your family.
