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The DO's and DONT's for Healthy Mouth

Many of us make an effort to work out and eat well, but how much thought do you give your oral health? Your oral health is linked to your general health, so taking good care of your teeth and gums is incredibly important.

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The DO's and DONT's for Healthy Mouth

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  1. THE DOS AND DON’TS FOR A HEALTHY MOUTH Dr. Joe Stucky, DDS

  2. Many of us make an effort to work out and eat well, but how much thought do you give your oral health? Your oral health is linked to your general health, so taking good care of your teeth and gums is incredibly important. Here are some dos and don’ts to help you improve your dental health:

  3. Dental Care Do’s Do brush after eating You should always brush your teeth after eating to wash away anything that’s left over from your meal. It’s also a good idea to brush after enjoying snacks, especially candy, and even cough drops, which can leave a sticky residue on your teeth. Do floss regularly You need to floss to make sure that anything stuck between the teeth gets removed. Plus, flossing regularly helps fight bad breath!

  4. Do chew sugarless gum Chewing gum helps keep your saliva flowing, which in turns helps wash bacteria off your teeth. Just make sure that any gum you’re chewing is sugar-free, otherwise, you’ll just be giving your teeth a sugar bath. Do brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste Brushing is the best way to prevent plaque. When you’re brushing, use fluoride toothpaste and set a timer for 2 minutes. Brush every tooth and be gentle.

  5. Do swap your toothbrush every 3-4 months If you’re brushing with an old brush, you won’t be able to do as good a job as you could with a new brush. If the bristles are worn, you won’t be able to achieve a deep clean, and your dental health may suffer. Do see a dentist regularly Seeing your dentist every 6-12 months can reduce your risk of developing decay and gum disease by up to 60 percent. If you have any issues between check-ups, don’t wait and hope that they go way. Give a call and arrange an appointment sooner.

  6. Dental Care Don’ts Don’t smoke Smoking can cause cancer of the mouth, lips and tongue. It can also stain your teeth and cause them to fall out. Don’t chew on your pen/pencil It may cause your teeth to chip or crack.

  7. Don’t snack constantly If you can avoid snacking, your oral health will benefit hugely. Snacking means that the enamel is under attack throughout the day and soft constantly, which increases the risk of erosion and damage. Try and eat three main meals, and if you are hungry between meals, choose sugar-free or low-sugar snacks, such as raw vegetables or whole grain toast. Don’t chew on ice It can irritate the soft tissue in your teeth and cause them to chip and crack.

  8. Don’t play sports without a mouth guard If you’re playing high-contact sports — football, wrestling, etc. — you need to wear a mouthguard. A guard will protect your teeth from being chipped or knocked out. Don’t grind your teeth Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, wears teeth down over time. If you know you suffer from bruxism, make sure you’re wearing a special mouthguard to keep from grinding your teeth in your sleep.

  9. Don’t drink too many sodas Constantly bathing your teeth in sugar contained in soda is not good for your teeth at all. Soda contains a lot of sugar and acid, which causes color stains and erodes the teeth.

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