Everyone wants to have a healthy, attractive smile, and practising a few simple oral health habits can help considerably.
Below are some useful points to follow to help ensure your teeth and gums remain strong and healthy.
Schedule Regular Dental Checkups and Hygiene Appointments
Regularly visiting a dentist in Oshawa is essential. We recommend booking six monthly checkups with Margolian Dentistry, even if you think your oral health is okay. Some people may benefit from even more frequent checkups.
By seeing you regularly, we can closely monitor your oral health and detect early signs of oral disease, allowing us to treat them appropriately. These visits also allow us to clean your teeth professionally and provide other preventive dental care treatments, like professional fluoride treatments.
Follow a Good Daily Oral Care Routine
It is essential to brush your teeth at least twice a day, spending at least two minutes brushing every tooth surface thoroughly. Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and good-quality fluoride toothpaste.
You also need to floss once a day to remove hard-to-reach plaque and food debris from areas in between your teeth and gum line. Daily flossing also helps to keep your gum tissue stronger and healthier.
Use the Right Brushing and Flossing Techniques
It shouldn’t take very long to brush and floss your teeth thoroughly each day, but using the proper techniques is essential.
Some people may find it helpful to use an electric toothbrush as these have built-in timers and help ensure you do not use too much pressure when brushing your teeth. Likewise, using the right dental floss or another tool to clean between your teeth can make all the difference in completing this essential task daily.
If you are unsure, please ask our hygiene team for helpful guidance and practical demonstrations. We can also advise on the right tools to use.
Drink Plenty of Water
Good hydration is essential so that your body can produce a sufficient amount of protective saliva. A good saliva flow helps wash away excess food and plaque bacteria. Also, a moister mouth feels more comfortable and allows you to chew food thoroughly.
Try to Eat Healthily
A healthy diet protects overall health, as well as oral health, in Whitby. Try to choose foods that contain plenty of nutrients, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and protein-rich foods.
If possible, avoid eating foods that are sugary or acidic, or include them as part of a main meal, which will help minimize the risk of tooth enamel erosion and cavities.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking or chewing tobacco can cause significant oral health problems. Not only does it stain your teeth and give you bad breath, but it can also increase the risk of gum disease and oral cancer.
If you are struggling with quitting tobacco products, ask your GP for help and advice or talk to our friendly dental team.
If You Love Sports, Get a Custom Mouthguard
Every year, we see far too many people who have suffered dental injuries while playing sports, including contact and non-contact activities. An unwanted blow to the mouth can chip, crack, or even knock out teeth, resulting in pain, discomfort, and costly restorative dental bills.
A custom-made sports mouthguard in Ajax is created to fit your mouth precisely and comfortably. It can provide maximum protection during your chosen sports, so if you take a blow to the mouth, the risk of injury is minimized. A sports mouthguard will also help protect your jaws.
