Enamel is the hard outer layer of tissue that covers and protects the teeth. Certain habits and health issues (more on that shortly), like drinking a lot of soda and eating sugary foods, can damage tooth enamel.
Erosion of enamel at the gum line is typically a result of tooth decay, but it can be caused by other conditions. Erosion caused by tooth decay is partly preventable with healthy oral hygiene habits.
Enamel protects our teeth as we bite, chew, grind, and speak. It also protects against sensitivity to temperature changes and damaging chemicals.
Intrinsic erosion is caused by something within the body, like digestive problems or psychological issues. Preventing intrinsic erosion can pose a challenge, as it requires treating the cause. Causes of intrinsic erosion include:
Extrinsic erosion is tooth erosion that’s caused by something outside the body, like:
Tooth decay has a broad range of symptoms. The most common ones are:
If you notice any signs of tooth decay in your child, schedule an appointment with a dentist as soon as possible. Kool Smiles Kids Club has partner dentists across the U.S. who offer quality dental care to suit any budget.
When it comes to tooth decay, the best offense is a good defense. Easy prevention methods include:
All children should see a dentist twice a year for a routine checkup. If an oral health issue arises, it’s best to catch it early.
Enamel ni tabaka gumu la nje la tishu linalofunika na kulinda meno. Mazoea fulani na matatizo ya afya (maelezo zaidi juu ya hilo hivi karibuni), kama vile kunywa soda nyingi na kula vyakula vyenye sukari, yanaweza kuharibu enamel ya meno. Uharibifu wa enamel kwenye mstari wa taya ni kawaida matokeo ya kuoza kwa meno, lakini inaweza kusababishwa na hali nyingine. Uharibifu unaosababishwa na kuoza kwa meno waweza kuzuiwa kwa sehemu kwa kutumia mazoea mazuri ya usafi wa mdomo. Enamel hulinda meno yetu tunapoumwa, tunapokula, tunapokunyaga, na tunapozungumza. Pia hulinda dhidi ya hisia za mabadiliko ya halijoto na kemikali zenye kuharibu. Uharibifu wa ndani husababishwa na kitu ndani ya mwili, kama matatizo ya kumeng'enya chakula au masuala ya kisaikolojia. Kuzuia uharibifu wa ndani kwaweza kuwa tatizo, kwa kuwa inahitaji kutibu kisababishi. Vyanzo vya erosion ya ndani ni pamoja na: erosion ya nje ni erosion ya meno ambayo husababishwa na kitu nje ya mwili, kama vile: Tooth decay ina aina mbalimbali ya dalili. Ikiwa unaona dalili za kuharibika kwa meno, weka ratiba ya kumwona daktari wa meno haraka iwezekanavyo. Kool Smiles Kids Club ni kampuni ya kitiba ya Marekani ambayo inatoa huduma za meno kwa kila aina ya gharama. Unapozungumzia kuharibika kwa meno, njia bora ya kushambulia ni kujilinda. Njia rahisi za kuzuia ni pamoja na: Watoto wote wanapaswa kumwona daktari wa meno mara mbili kwa mwaka kwa ajili ya uchunguzi wa kawaida. Ikiwa tatizo la afya ya mdomo linatokea, ni afadhali kuligundua mapema.