Cut Down on Sugar
Sugars in foods and beverages feed dental decay and cause many dental care problems. Try to reduce your sugar intake to improve your dental health.
Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks, cordials and fruit juices. Food acids soften tooth material and dissolve the minerals in tooth enamel, causing holes (cavities or caries). In severe cases, teeth may be ‘eaten’ right down to the gum.
We are here to help - One in five adults finds life less satisfying because of the condition of their mouth and teeth. An American Dentists Association (ADA) survey shows that 38 percent of young adults feel that their life is less satisfying because of the condition of their mouth and teeth. Meanwhile, 35 percent of young adults feel embarrassment and 33 percent avoid smiling due to their mouth and teeth.
Don’t neglect your tongue
Plaque can also build up on your tongue. Not only can this lead to bad mouth odor, but it can lead to other oral health problems. Gently brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth
Use s Soft Touch with a Soft-Bristled Brush
Use gentle, light pressure and choose a soft-bristled brush to avoid eroding the delicate tooth enamel and causing gums to recede.
Boost Your Brushing with Dental Aids
Brushing is good, but using floss and mouth rinse everyday is even better for your dental health.
Bacteria trapped in the gaps between your teeth can cause bad breath. By flossing, you can remove any food particle or bacteria making your teeth cleaner, whiter and gives you a fresher breath.
Keep Your Kids from Hurting Their Teeth
Discourage your child from developing bad dental habits, such as sucking their thumb, chewing on toys, and sleeping with a bottle. All of these can lead to serious dental problems, so stop these habits if you spot them.
Rinse If You Can’t Brush
If you can’t brush after a meal, at least rinse your mouth with water to remove the excess food debris that clings to teeth and causes decay.
Advertisements make mouthwash seem necessary for good oral health, but many people skip them because they don’t know how they work. Mouthwash helps in three ways: It reduces the amount of acid in the mouth, cleans hard-to-brush areas in and around the gums, and re-mineralizes the teeth.
Flossing prevents gum diseases
Flossing daily can help protect you against gingivitis. Flossing removes plaque and food particles which makes your teeth and gums healthy in the process. People with sensitive gums may be worried about flossing for fear of experiencing bleeding gum but flossing can improve the health of your gums. Flossing can prevent your gums from bleeding.
Dental decay is one of the most common and preventable diseases in the world. While there are other contributing factors that can lead to decay and cavities such as genetics, medications, and certain medical conditions, the most common risk factor for developing cavities is still a lack of proper oral care at home.
Yes, your dentist or hygienist may poke around your gum line during your checkup. Yes, sometimes folks may experience tenderness or some bleeding. Yes, we may ask you about your flossing habits, or anything going on in your medical history. No, it’s not because we had a bad day – it’s because we’re trying to do right by you.
Gum disease affects nearly half of adults over the age of 30 in the United States.
If you don’t floss, you miss cleaning 40% of your tooth surfaces. Make sure you brush and floss twice a day!
Did you know?
People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay, fillings and tooth loss than others. Put down the pop and sports drinks and pick up some nice fresh water instead.
The most important dental work you’ll ever have done is what you do at home.
We mean this in the nicest way, but truly, we’d prefer to only need to see you every 6 months for a checkup and cleaning. Of course we know that cavities and other treatment is necessary sometimes, but believe us when we tell you it feels just as nice to say “looks great, see you in 6 months,” as it is to hear it.
The best possible dental tip we can give you to keep your smile healthy and bright is to keep up a great dental hygiene routine at home that includes brushing twice a day for 2 minutes, and flossing at least once a day.
Start children early. Despite great strides in decay prevention, one in four young children develops signs of tooth decay before they start school. Half of all children between the ages of 12 and 15 have cavities. Dental care should begin as soon as a child’s first tooth appears, usually around six months. Teeth can be wiped with a clean, damp cloth or a very soft brush. At about age 2, you can let kids try brushing for themselves -- although it’s important to supervise
See your dentist at least twice a year
Your own everyday habits are crucial to your overall oral health. Still, even the most dutiful brushers and flossers need to see a dentist regularly. At minimum, you should see your dentist for cleanings and checkups twice a year. Not only can a dentist remove calculus and look for cavities, but they will also be able to spot potential issues and offer treatment solutions.
If you don’t floss, you miss cleaning 40% of your tooth surfaces. Make sure you brush and floss twice a day!
That’s a lot!!!
Ancient Greeks used pumice, talc, alabaster, coral powder or iron rust as toothpaste.
The average amount of money left by the tooth fairy in 1950 was 25 cents. In 1988 it was $1.00, the going rate now is $2.00.
George Washington never had wooden teeth. His dentures were made from gold, hippopotamus tusk, elephant ivory and human teeth!
