Just as it’s important to protect your overall wellbeing with healthy habits, the lifestyle choices you make can also affect your smile. Taking good care of teeth and gums can prevent disease. Studies show that people with gum disease have a higher risk of heart disease. Furthermore, caries left undetected can lead to abcess which can then spread through the blood circulation and travel to other parts of the body. There have been reported cases where an oral abscess travelled and caused a brain abscess.
Your mouth is an important part of your body! In fact, the mouth is the gatway to the rest of your body. To maintain your oral health and protect the longevity of your smile, consider these tips:
Brush frequently
As a minimum standard, you need to brush your teeth first thing in the morning and at night before you go to bed. Ideally, you should brush your teeth each time you eat to remove food particles from teeth and gums.
Floss every day
While you should brush teeth twice daily, that action alone isn’t enough. Flossing gets between teeth and close to gums so that your oral tissues stay healthy.
Watch what you eat
Limit your consumption of sweets and sugary beverages. These items stick to teeth and give bacteria fertile ground to easily produce cavities. Your diet should include a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Get enough H2O
Drinking water will help you stay hydrated and lessen the symptoms of dry mouth, which can increase your chances for tooth decay. Another benefit of water is that it rinses bacteria and food debris from your mouth.
Take extra precautions
Talk with your dentist about whether you could benefit from sealants, thin plastic coatings that prevent food from sticking in hard-to-reach crevices. In some cases, you dentist may also recommend fluoride applications in the office to strengthen tooth enamel.
If you have any questions regarding dental hygiene or oral health, call Foothills Dental Centre at (870)
865-7673. Trusted and proudly serving
Hinton, Edson, Jasper, Grande Cashe, Spruce Grove, Whitecourt and the Drayton
Valley.
Your mouth is an important part of your body! In fact, the mouth is the gatway to the rest of your body. To maintain your oral health and protect the longevity of your smile, consider these tips:
As a minimum standard, you need to brush your teeth first thing in the morning and at night before you go to bed. Ideally, you should brush your teeth each time you eat to remove food particles from teeth and gums.
Floss every day
While you should brush teeth twice daily, that action alone isn’t enough. Flossing gets between teeth and close to gums so that your oral tissues stay healthy.
Watch what you eat
Limit your consumption of sweets and sugary beverages. These items stick to teeth and give bacteria fertile ground to easily produce cavities. Your diet should include a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Get enough H2O
Drinking water will help you stay hydrated and lessen the symptoms of dry mouth, which can increase your chances for tooth decay. Another benefit of water is that it rinses bacteria and food debris from your mouth.
Take extra precautions
Talk with your dentist about whether you could benefit from sealants, thin plastic coatings that prevent food from sticking in hard-to-reach crevices. In some cases, you dentist may also recommend fluoride applications in the office to strengthen tooth enamel.