Food lodgement in teeth

Food lodgement in teeth

Food lodgement in teeth is very annoying. Especially when you are in a public setting, food lodged between teeth can cause embarrassment. If food gets lodged in gums it can cause irritation of gums and pain in teeth. Following are the reasons for food lodgement in teeth-

• Decayed teeth

• Natural gaps present in teeth

• Movement of teeth due to missing teeth

• Wearing of teeth

• Improper contacts after a restoration or cap

• Improper contacts after oath treatment

Following treatments can be done to prevent food lodgement-

• Filling the gap with composite bonding, bioclear restoration, inlay, onlay, crown or veneer

• Moving teeth in proper position with aligners or braces

Food lodgement in teeth