A Sour Smile Is Not A Happy Smile -- Dr. Greg Greenberg

It’s no secret that sweet, sugary candies and drinks have an adverse effect of the health of your smile, but what about sour or tart candies? We at Dr. Greg Greenberg's Office thought you might want to know what kind of an effect does eating or drinking something sour have on my smile?

Recent research from the Minnesota Dental Association suggests that the amount of acid in sour candies is enough to eat away at tooth enamel and cause cavities. Here are a few souring facts about sour candies, and some helpful tips on how to protect your teeth from Dr. Greg Greenberg's Office(even if you cannot give up sour candies all together).

Facts

-Sour candies can be very acidic, and may actually burn the gums and cheeks, while weakening and wearing down the enamel on your teeth. (Check the acid levels in some of your favorite candies)

-It can take almost 20 minutes for the acid in sour candies to become neutral. Holding the acid in your mouth by sucking on sour hard candies or chewing sour gummies can keep the acid active for more than 20 minutes.

-The acid in sour candies can cause cavities and severe tooth decay.

Protect your teeth

-Limit the amount of sour candies that you eat on a daily basis, and if you do indulge, remember not to suck or chew on sour candies for long periods of time.

-After eating sour candies, rinse your mouth out with water, drink milk, or eat a couple slices of cheese. This will help neutralize the acid in your mouth (wait at least one hour before brushing your teeth with toothpaste, as this can actually increase the effects of acid on your teeth)

-If tooth erosion has already begun, ask your dentist about ways you can help reduce sensitivity and continue to protect your teeth.

Hope this helps! From Dr. Greg Greenberg's Office.

Take The Fun Quiz From Dr. Greg Greenberg's Office

We at Dr. Greg Greenberg's office want to know, where does all that soda pop go?

On average, the typical person consumes over 50 gallons of soda pop per year! The amount of acid and sugar found in a can of soda can cause serious tooth decay and lead to cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss!

We at Dr. Greg Greenberg's office know that you don’t want to lose your teeth, so take the soda pop quiz, presented by the Minnesota Dental Association, and learn more about how to keep your smile healthy.

It’s a fun interactive quiz, so enjoy! From Dr. Greg Greenberg's office.

Are There Teeth Grinders In Your House? Dr. Greenberg Can Help!

Grind, grind, grind, grind. If you live with a teeth grinder, especially a night grinder, you may be familiar with this unpleasant sound. Other symptoms of teeth grinding (technically called “bruxism”) include:

--Sensitivity in the teeth
--Tightness or pain in the jaw
--Dull headaches, earaches, or facial pain
--Chipped, worn down, or loose teeth

People frequently grind their teeth in response to stress, so taking measures to reduce or eliminate stress can help solve the problem. Here are some things you can try to stop grinding from Dr. Greenberg:

--Cut back on caffeine and alcohol
--Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
--Relax right before bedtime with a warm bath or shower
--Help your jaw learn to relax by quitting any chewing habits (pens, pencils, gum)
--When clenching or grinding happens during the day, place your tongue between your teeth to serve as a reminder to avoid the habit

If grinding goes untreated, it can lead to chipped teeth, worn enamel, chronic pain, or even TMJ, a painful jaw disorder. If the teeth-grinder in your house can’t stop, make an appointment to see us by calling Dr. Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg can help determine the cause of the problem and possibly even prescribe a custom mouthpiece to help break the habit.

Meet the Team - Greg Greenberg, D.D.S.

Gayla Sizemore:
Gayla Sizemore has been with Dr. Greenberg since 2001. She is married to Anthony, has 2 children, Heath and Katie, and a new daughter-in-law Jalynne. Gayla spends her free time decorating, camping with her family and singing with her band Tripppleshot. She has been in orthodontics for over 10 years and really enjoys her work and the families she meets. Gayla is our New Patient/Treatment Coordinator.



Lisa Gray:
Lisa Gray has been with Dr. Greenberg since 1988. She has 2 children: Rachel, who is a Senior this year and Hunter, a Freshman at Creekview High School in Carrollton. Lisa has every minute of her day scheduled...if not at work then with her children at the school. Lisa is our Practice Administrator.





Debbie Masters:
Debbie Masters joined our team in May 2005. She is married to Gary and has three grown children; Shiloh, Shea & Scott. She also has two grandsons, Ethan & Conner and one granddaughter, Kennadi. Most of Debbie's time outside of the office is spent with her family and award winning barbershop chorus The RichTones! She also enjoys decorating, cooking and shopping. She has been in the orthodontic field for over 37 years.


Bridget Blaylock:
Bridget is our sterilization tech and front office support. She recently finished her studies at Eastfield College, where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is now in the Dental Hygiene program at Collin County Community College. She is the mother of 5 year old Caelan.





Rosie Lopez:
Rosie Lopez is our Clinical Coordinator. She has over 10 years of experience in the dental and orthodontic fields. She is a native of Dallas, but spent some time living and working in San Antonio. She has been with Dr. Greenberg since June of 2007. Rosie is a single mom raising her 3 beautiful children Ashley, Miguel and Gilbert.




Kimberly Bos:
Kimberly is the newest member of our orthodontic team. She moved to Texas from Salina, KS where she has been in orthodontics for 9 years. Kimberly has 2 grown children, Chloe and Blake, who are both graduates of Kansas State University. Kimberly enjoys many outdoor activities, playing games and spending time with her family and friends.