Can a dentist tell if you vape?
The answer is yes. While some people switch from smoking to vaping because they may think vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, studies show that it is just bad for your teeth and gums. Vaping has the same adverse effects on your oral health as smoking and your dentist WILL be able to tell.
What drugs cause teeth to turn black?
Antihistamines (like Benadryl®), antipsychotic drugs and antihypertensive medications also can cause teeth discoloration. Dental materials: Some amalgam restorations, especially silver sulfide-containing materials, can give a gray-black cast to your teeth.
Can the dentist tell if you smoked once?
The Answer Is “No!” Unless you smoke right before coming into a dentist’s office, it will not be possible for your dentist to figure out that you smoke weed from your oral health alone. However, your dentist may be able to tell that you’re smoking some kind of substance regularly.
Can a dentist tell if you have bad teeth without looking at them?
Without looking at your hands, a dentist may be able to detect this habit. “Signs include chips and cracking of the teeth, plus wear and tear on the teeth from the constant stress on them,” says Keith Arbeitman, DDS, of Arbeitman & Shein in New York City. “This can cause your teeth to become uneven and lead to jaw pain and discomfort.”
What does your dentist look for in a teeth cleaning?
While cavities and plaque build-up may be what’s on your mind before a teeth cleaning, your dentist is looking for a whole lot more. “The mouth is the window to the body,” says David Silverstrom, DDS, of The Silverstrom Group in Livingston, NJ.
Is there a right answer when it comes to dentistry?
While we’d like to think that there is a clear right answer when it comes to treatment, Dr. Lacey Andreotta of Southern Dental Care in New Orleans says that nine out of 10 dentists agree to disagree.
Does your dentist love what they do?
But, honestly, I love what I do so much that I don’t take what they say to me personally.” It’s a good thing your dentist loves what they do, despite the way you feel about their job—because sometimes they’re the only line of defense between your mouth and bad breath, cavities, gingivitis, even gum disease.