Extreme cold

Your teeth will naturally expand in hot temperatures and contract in cold temperatures, so coming inside from the freezing cold can trigger this process. This can lead to cracks in your teeth, which can expose the dentin, the sensitive layer underneath your dental enamel.

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Black Coffee is acidic and can weaken your enamel

Black coffee is quite acidic, and if you drink a lot of black coffee, you may be weakening your enamel and creating an environment in your mouth that’s more conducive to bacteria growth. This can lead to tooth decay and even gum disease.

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Intraoral X-rays

Intraoral X-rays are the most common type of dental X-ray taken. These X-rays provide a lot of detail and allow your dentist to find cavities, check the health of the tooth root and bone surrounding the tooth, check the status of developing teeth, and monitor the general health of your teeth and jawbone.

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Hutchinson teeth

Hutchinson teeth is a sign of congenital syphilis, which occurs when a pregnant mother transmits syphilis to her child in utero or at birth. The condition is noticeable when a child’s permanent teeth come in. The incisors and molars take on a triangular or peglike appearance.

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Dental caries is a diet-related disease

Dental caries is a diet-related disease that continues to be a problem for certain dental patients. Frequent consumption of fermentable carbohydrates that have low oral clearance rates increases the risk for enamel caries and perhaps is even more dangerous for root surfaces.

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Dry air

Harsh, winter winds can dry out the lips and make them more hospitable to the virus that causes cold sores. Dry, warm air in heated homes can encourage the virus to spread and break out more often.

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The dental pain triggered by extreme temperatures

The dental pain triggered by extreme temperatures can have several causes such as tooth decay, exposed dentin, upset tooth nerves due to grinding teeth, or a newly placed dental filling. Some people’s teeth are sensitive to the cold.

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