Enjoy Your Food But Protect Your Teeth
May 10, 2017
Everyone has a favorite food and as May 11th is Eat What You Want Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to really dig in and enjoy the foods you love. This is the ideal day to enjoy the foods you crave, but also to recommit to caring for your teeth. No matter what you are eating, avoiding treatment for conditions like tooth decay and gum disease should be important parts of your life.
Important Ways to Prevent Tooth Decay
While there may be some genetic components to the strength and health of your teeth, there are simple ways to really avoid tooth decay even as you enjoy your favorite foods. Brush your teeth at least twice each day with a toothpaste that has fluoride, floss right before bed and see your dentist regularly for an exam and cleaning. Taking care of your teeth can help you avoid extensive dental procedures at Denville Dentist, like All-on-4 dental implants in Denville, NJ.
How to Prevent Gum Disease
The symptoms of gum disease can range from slight swelling and redness in the gums to lost teeth that require replacements. Preventing gum disease is an essential part of a good oral health plan. While you brush and floss to keep teeth healthy, also rinse with mouthwash, be aware of risks of gum disease including diet, genetics, smoking and age, and visit a dentist or periodontist regularly to discuss your oral health.
Long-Term Effects of Poor Oral Health
When you’re young, it’s easy to take a lazy approach to caring for your teeth, but eating what you want and engaging in poor oral health practices can lead to a future of fillings, dental crowns, tooth extractions, root canals and other treatments. If you want to avoid expensive, painful procedures in the future, start taking care of your teeth today.
Schedule an Appointment
Enjoy a day to eat whatever you want on May 11th, but call us soon to schedule an appointment with Drs. Adam and Hal Kimowitz at Denville Dentist.