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What Are Foods That Can Chip Teeth?

June 4, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Chirta Naik @ 1:58 am
man eating corn on the cob

Your cousin asked if you would pick up some of that gas station sushi on the way over to his house. It’s probably okay to eat, but of course, there’s some risk involved. It’s also a gamble when you are eating hard foods that can chip teeth. You’ll most likely be fine but being cautious can protect you from a big mistake that can hurt your mouth and your wallet. Before you end up requiring the services of an emergency dentist in Flint, keep reading to learn about some foods with the potential to harm your smile.

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Tips to Deal with an Object Stuck Between Your Teeth

April 24, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Chirta Naik @ 2:18 am
eating carrot sticks

You can’t just eat applesauce and pudding at every meal. Well, you could but doctors certainly don’t recommend it. You’re also going to consume plenty of solid foods which brings the potential to get an object stuck between your teeth. Think of the TV shows where someone has gotten broccoli lodged in their smile, but there are times when an object like a seed can cause discomfort after it gets jammed. Different situations may require varying solutions depending on the particular something stuck between teeth. Keep reading for suggestions from your dentist in Flint.

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How Your Smile Can Help or Harm Your Dating Life

February 11, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Chirta Naik @ 6:07 pm

You can’t figure it out. Maybe it’s happened multiple times. After a couple of dates, your date seems uninterested and doesn’t want to go out anymore. You feel unlucky when it comes to love, but there may be a trend behind these failures.

Although there could be many explanations, you may want to take a closer look at your oral health. Did you know that an attractive smile is a very important trait in a dating mate for over 80 percent of people?

Read on to learn why you should make sure your mouth is healthy and radiant before you go out on another date!

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4 Tips to Get Used to Eating with Dentures

December 9, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Chirta Naik @ 1:54 pm
man eating with dentures in Flint

For those missing many or all of their teeth, dentures are a common way to fill out one’s smile and regain some of their bite power. Though they offer several benefits to wearers such as maintaining facial structure, it can take some time to get used to eating with them. Read on to learn four tips that will help you get used to eating with dentures in Flint.

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What to Do When Something Is Stuck in Your Teeth

November 8, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Chirta Naik @ 7:14 pm
Woman picking food from her teeth

Almost everyone can remember a time when they got an object stuck between their teeth. Maybe it was a popcorn kernel, part of a nut’s shell, or a piece of meat or vegetable. Enough people have had the experience to know that it’s a fairly common occurrence.

Still, you’ll want to be ready the next time it happens. That said, here’s a guide on how to respond when something’s stuck in your teeth, including DIY tips and when to see a dentist for it.

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