Tooth Disorder and Treatment

Sore teeth are just one of many TMD symptoms; although many people often confuse the sore teeth with other conditions such as sinus infections, tooth cavities or infection, or a bad bite. Many times sore teeth are caused by excessive pressure in the jaw joint, resulting in teeth grinding and clenching with may cause teeth pain throughout the mouth.

Teeth clenching and grinding causing TMJ can be even more destructive if it is done habitually, unconsciously, or while someone is asleep than if it is done deliberately, or when the patient is consciously aware of it. Teeth grinding will wear down the tooth enamel and flatten the tooth, creating an uneven bite; it may also cause loose teeth, which will cause all teeth to possibly shift and alter the bite as well.

There are many causes of teeth grinding and the various methods of treatment depend on these various causes. Grinding may be caused by stress, a bad bite and bad teeth. Some people also unconsciously grind their teeth while they are asleep at night. You have to know and understand the unique cause of your grinding habit to be able to effectively eliminate TMJ and tooth grinding.

According to dental care experts, although erosion is not reversible, the effects of acid on the enamel can be reduced through proper oral care. Patients should rinse their mouth thoroughly ever time they vomit and that they should not immediately brush the area during episodes of vomiting. They said that brushing right after vomiting could actually worsen the effects of the acid because it rubs the acid into the teeth.

Bananas: An unlikely fruit to use, the inside of a banana peel rubbed on teeth has shown to buff and whiten teeth with a noticeable difference within a couple of days for some users. First, brush teeth normally then rub the inside of a banana peel across teeth for about 2 minutes. Then gently brush teeth briefly and rinse well. It is suggested that the banana peel leaves a residue of calcium and vitami
D on teeth, which is very helpful.

Hydrogen peroxide is the most common and popular natural lightening agent. It can be combined with lemon juice, baking soda, baking powder etc. Lemon juice and strawberries may not be the best home remedies for teeth whitening. They can cause an acidity which can weaken your teeth.

Helitosis, or Bad breath is a very common problem and occurs due to the plaque in your teeth caused by bacteria in your mouth. 85-90% of bad breathe initiates in mouth itself and not in the stomach as many people tend to believe. Poor oral hygiene is the major cause of bad breathes. However there are many other reasons due to which people suffer from bad breath.

Our bodies are one of the most complex and complicated chemical manufacturing plants in the world. In order for all of the processes to take place we must have all of the micro and macro minerals that the body requires. Without a constant supply of quality nutrients, our body has to rob Peter to pay Paul. This is what happens in the case of osteoporosis. The body needs some calcium, which it is not getting from our nutrition, or the body is lacking in other nutrients that won't allow the calcium you are getting to be assimilated.