The holidays have likely taken their toll on your teeth by now, and not just from Christmas through New Years. In a lot of ways, the holidays began back at Halloween. Since then, children and adults have been indulging in excessive amounts of sweet treats and delicious meals. More than just straight sugars have been building up on your teeth as well.
The funny smell when you walk in may make you feel uneasy immediately. And what's with the dentist always trying to have a conversation with you while prodding around in your mouth?
You may even cringe at the idea of heading to the dentist in fear of a diagnosis. A cavity might just ruin your day. What if there are two or three? That could be really bad news to start off the New Year. Well, there's good news in this regard. A significant portion of your overall dental hygiene is determined by your diligence in keeping them clean and protected over a long period of time.
In other words, while avoiding cavities and taking care of one's teeth is essential to provide a person with healthy teeth, one of the main causes of tooth loss is gum disease.
Having knowledge of areas that could use improvement is very beneficial to your oral health. So make sure you brush and floss daily, or even twice a day if you want to receive a gold star.
First, brush morning and night. Brush your teeth right after breakfast and right before you go to bed.
This will help you wipe away that disease creating plaque that will sit on your gums and teeth for several hours if you don't get them off. Plaque can cause gingivitis, a gum inflammatory disease that can lead to more severe gum disease, periodontitis.
Many times, people may think that the harder the brush, the more likely the cavities will disappear. Well, this isn't exactly true.
Cavities are filled to put off those implications and keep your teeth from eating themselves up from the inside out. After your baby teeth, these are the only pearly whites you have left.
Gingivitis is caused when a lack of brushing and flossing leads to the buildup of plaque deposits on teeth. Plaque is a slimy mixture of bacteria and food particles that have not been removed.
Products that contain fluoride will strengthen your teeth and build healthy gums, so drinking bottled water with fluoride in it can be extremely beneficial to your oral health. Also, stay away from too much sugar and replace your toothbrush every three months; your teeth will thank you for it one day.
Floss is the best tool on the market today to reach into those spaces and dig that leftover food out. Use a large piece and work the string around the edges of every tooth.
Use a fresh part of the string for each new crevice. Floss every evening before you go to bed to keep them safe.
We know going to the dentist may sound like more work than it's worth, however after the fear subsidizes you will come to understand the benefits of it. Do these simple tips and relax, because in the end, we will always do everything in our power to make you want to come back.
The funny smell when you walk in may make you feel uneasy immediately. And what's with the dentist always trying to have a conversation with you while prodding around in your mouth?
You may even cringe at the idea of heading to the dentist in fear of a diagnosis. A cavity might just ruin your day. What if there are two or three? That could be really bad news to start off the New Year. Well, there's good news in this regard. A significant portion of your overall dental hygiene is determined by your diligence in keeping them clean and protected over a long period of time.
In other words, while avoiding cavities and taking care of one's teeth is essential to provide a person with healthy teeth, one of the main causes of tooth loss is gum disease.
Having knowledge of areas that could use improvement is very beneficial to your oral health. So make sure you brush and floss daily, or even twice a day if you want to receive a gold star.
First, brush morning and night. Brush your teeth right after breakfast and right before you go to bed.
This will help you wipe away that disease creating plaque that will sit on your gums and teeth for several hours if you don't get them off. Plaque can cause gingivitis, a gum inflammatory disease that can lead to more severe gum disease, periodontitis.
Many times, people may think that the harder the brush, the more likely the cavities will disappear. Well, this isn't exactly true.
Cavities are filled to put off those implications and keep your teeth from eating themselves up from the inside out. After your baby teeth, these are the only pearly whites you have left.
Gingivitis is caused when a lack of brushing and flossing leads to the buildup of plaque deposits on teeth. Plaque is a slimy mixture of bacteria and food particles that have not been removed.
Products that contain fluoride will strengthen your teeth and build healthy gums, so drinking bottled water with fluoride in it can be extremely beneficial to your oral health. Also, stay away from too much sugar and replace your toothbrush every three months; your teeth will thank you for it one day.
Floss is the best tool on the market today to reach into those spaces and dig that leftover food out. Use a large piece and work the string around the edges of every tooth.
Use a fresh part of the string for each new crevice. Floss every evening before you go to bed to keep them safe.
We know going to the dentist may sound like more work than it's worth, however after the fear subsidizes you will come to understand the benefits of it. Do these simple tips and relax, because in the end, we will always do everything in our power to make you want to come back.
About the Author:
As Generaldentists serving the McPherson, Hillsboro, Hutchinson and dental offices of Salina, KS, Drs. Julian, Kynaston, and Perry can care for your dentistry needs as well as dentistry that is considered cosmetic.
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