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There are two substances in tobacco that cause the teeth to become stained: nicotine and tar. Although nicotine is colorless, it becomes yellowish when it combines with oxygen molecules. Tar is the naturally dark residue that results from smoking tobacco. When you smoke, the nicotine and tar settle into microscopic pores in your tooth enamel, resulting in yellow-brown stains. Professional teeth whitening can dramatically reduce or eliminate these stains. #smokingstains #teethwhitening #dentistOttawa #dentist #dental #dentistry #oralhealth #dentalcare #dentalclinic #dentaloffice http://bonavista.dental

Drinks that are high in alcohol content - like spirits - dehydrate you and make the mouth dry. Saliva keeps teeth moist and helps to remove plaque and bacteria from the tooth's surface. Try to stay hydrated by drinking water if you opt to have a drink containing alcohol. #dentaltip #dentistOttawa #dentist #dental #dentistry #oralhealth #dentalcare #dentalclinic #dentaloffice http://bonavista.dental

Did you know that gum disease, tooth decay, and mouth sores are all much more likely for heavy drinkers, and alcohol abuse is the second most common risk factor for oral cancer? #oralcancer #dentistOttawa #dentist #dental #dentistry #oralhealth #dentalcare #dentalclinic #dentaloffice http://bonavista.dental

Hard alcohol is often served with sugary mixers like sodas, juices, and energy drinks. This sugar causes tooth decay. Also, alcohol dehydrates you, and part of dehydration means that the mouth produces less saliva, which results in dry mouth. Saliva helps wash away and dissolve all the bacteria in your mouth from the sugary mixers in your drinks, so don't ignore the effects of drinking alcohol on your teeth and gums. #dentistOttawa #dentist #dental #dentistry #oralhealth #dentalcare #dentalclinic #dentaloffice http://bonavista.dental

A woman and her husband interrupted their vacation to go to the dentist. I want a tooth pulled, and I don't want a painkiller because I am in a big hurry, the woman said: Just extract the tooth as quickly as possible, and we can be on our way. The dentist was quite impressed: You are certainly a courageous woman, he said: Which tooth is it? The woman turned to her husband and said: Show him your tooth, dear. #dentistOttawa #dentist #dental #dentistry #oralhealth #dentalcare #dentalclinic #dentaloffice http://bonavista.dental