The Dos and Don’ts of Oral Hygiene

Here, we have compiled just a few do’s and don’ts when it comes to your overall health.

do’s

• You should see your Claremont dentist regularly! Consider it like an oil change you really need that maintenance and check-up even if you take care of your car day-to-day!
• You should keep the caramel, and other sticky desserts, to a minimum. Remember it is how long your teeth are exposed to sugar that also matters.
• You should eat fibre-filled vegetables and fruits or nutrient-dense foods, for example, nuts, peanuts have calcium and vitamin D and almonds have large amounts of calcium.
• You should hydrate! water is the essential segment of spit, serving to “flush” your mouth. Green and black teas have polyphenols, which can positively interact with bacteria that causes plaque.
• You should reveal to us the condition of your teeth, and what different drugs you are on so that we can know the best course of action for your teeth and gums.

don’ts

• You should not smoke tobacco since smoking can lead to gum disease by affecting the attachment of bone and your soft tissue to your teeth. You want to keep them around, right?
• You should not crunch on ice! thinking to the last winter storm you experienced, you realize how hard ice is so combined that with the force of chewing on it, and you can see why it can cause harm to your teeth.
• You should not ignore anything unusual in your mouth. Maybe it is a dry mouth or maybe it is a sore. Tell us about it!
• You should not accept your sleep apnea, sleep disorder, disruptive snoring, and/or related problems. We can help you with a solution, so you can sleep well again.
• You should not underestimate how important it is to take care of yourself. A great smile can really make a difference for your self-worth and self-esteem.

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