Dentist in Davis

Pop Corn

Almost everyone enjoys watching movies with a huge bucket of pop corn on their laps, even dentists. However a dentist in Davis explains how popcorn could be dangerous for your teeth. This well loved movie snack is always a great treat to munch on, but many people all over the world never realize that popcorn can actually have a very negative effect on both the teeth and the oral health of the mouth.

Many people each year go into the dentist’s office because of chipped or cracked teeth because of unseen popcorn kernels. Popcorn sometimes doesn't fully explode and form that cloud like delicious flavor we all have come to love, but stays in the form of the kernel. Kernels are hard and can break and seriously damage teeth if one is not careful. The kernels have also been known to get stuck between the teeth without people realizing it. They can be there for months at a time.

The dentist in Davis says that if you're going to eat popcorn it's important to be careful not to bite down too hard on any kernel, whereas this can damage and break teeth. It's also important to remember to brush and floss after eating popcorn. This will remove any stragglers left behind in the teeth and mouth. Enjoy eating popcorn; just be careful while doing it. This way you can save yourself a lot of pain, money and time by not visiting the dentist.