Appropriately, February is Chocolate Lover’s Month – the perfect excuse for chocoholics to dig in even more than they do on a daily basis. But what is all that cocoa love doing to your teeth?
If you brush and floss daily and see your dentist twice annually for check-ups and cleanings, then you can probably feel free to indulge every time you see fit. However, if you’ve been less than diligent about your oral health (chocolate eater or not), you might be suffering in the form of cavities, gum disease, or other unfortunate dental issues.
An unhealthy smile gets that way for a lot of reasons – whether it’s too many sweets or cups of coffee, antibiotic staining, accidents, or age. But one of the most preventable causes of disrepair is lack of attention to the health of your mouth. However you’ve reached the point of poor oral health that you’re at now – and we’re betting it’s uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing – there are solutions at Austin Cosmetic Dentistry through the hands of John Schiro DDS and Dr. Arturo Garcia.
Reconstructive dentistry allows us to restore badly damaged or missing teeth so that they look and function like a normal, natural smile. We often use dental implants and dental bridges to complete this type of smile makeover. Sedation dentistry is helpful for patients who need extensive cosmetic dentistry but don’t necessarily have extensive patience for sitting in the dentist’s chair. Our full-mouth reconstruction also utilizes advanced K-7 technology to insure optimal jaw alignment.
The first bite of your favorite chocolate bar after your smile makeover will be that much sweeter. Now don’t forget to brush and floss!