I have always been an avid hockey player, and my love took a bad turn one day when I got struck in the mouth with the puck. It was a painful moment that left me with two teeth knocked out of my mouth. Had I taken the right steps after the accident, I could have possibly saved the teeth, but I did not know I had that option at the time. Thankfully, I worked up the courage to visit a dentist and ask what my options for teeth-replacement were. I was worried I would would have to live the rest of my life without smiling, but I was ecstatic to learn that I was the perfect candidate for dental implants. I created this blog to help others realize that there are so many options to replace missing teeth today that no one has to "just live with" an imperfect smile!
Sometimes, brushing and flossing is simply not enough to fully protect your oral health. As a result, you may be looking for additional means to help ensure that your teeth and gums remain healthy. Here are a few things that you can do in addition to brushing and flossing to help keep your teeth and
Sip water.
By sipping water throughout the day, you can help rinse away particles of leftover food. In addition, the water helps dilute acid that may form in the mouth. Oral bacteria feed on leftover carbohydrates in the mouth. As they feed, acid is released as a byproduct of
This acid leeches minerals from the tooth enamel and causes dental decay. Rinsing with water removes the particles of food on which the bacteria feed and helps ensure that pH levels remain less acidic in the mouth.
Thus, it can be especially helpful to rinse immediately after a meal or snack.
If tap water is used to rinse
Once inside the mouth, fluoride coats the enamel of the teeth and attracts phosphorus and calcium ions back to the tooth surface. As the elements combine, a new compound is formed, which is harder than your original tooth material.
Chew a stick of sugarless gum.
By chewing sugarless gum, you can clear the tooth enamel of leftover food and plaque. In addition, the
Cinnamon-flavored gum and gum that is sweetened with a natural substance called
Abandon sodas for tea.
Sodas contain large amounts of acid that can dissolve tooth enamel. In fact, one study showed that after 48 hours of soaking in popular sodas, tooth enamel lost about five percent of its weight. By choosing to drink tea instead of soda, you can avoid harmful levels of acid in the mouth and take advantage of the antibacterial properties of tea. Drinking tea has been associated with a decline in oral bacteria, such as lactobacillus and streptococcus mutans.
To learn more things you can do to protect your oral health, schedule a consultation with a dentist in your area. To find out more, contact someone like Discovery Dental.
Share11 April 2016
