How to Stop Common Dental Issues
There is increasing evidence that the health of our teeth and gums is directly related to our overall health and wellbeing.
Given that, it should be incredibly important for us to take care of - and prevent - any dental issues that we encounter.
You may be surprised to learn that it is not very difficult to stop or avoid common dental issues - just listen to your dentist! Maintain Proper Dental Hygiene You are the first and best defense against common dental issues like cavities, gingivitis and bleeding gums.
By brushing and flossing regularly, just like you were taught as a small child, you can encourage your teeth and gums to stay at their healthiest.
Brushing and flossing help you to clean dangerous plaque from your teeth and remove harmful bacteria.
You can take your dental hygiene a step further and incorporate anti-bacterial mouthwashes for an extra bacteria removing boost.
Have Regular Dental Cleanings Despite what you may think, regular dental cleanings do more than just detect cavities.
During your cleaning, your dental care team removes dental plaque and tartar buildup.
Plaque and tartar provide breeding grounds for dental bacteria to grow and reproduce, creating acids that damage both your teeth and gums as they breed and thrive.
These acids have a devastating effect on teeth.
They eat away at the teeth themselves, reduce the calcium in the teeth's protective enamel and can irritate and inflame the gums.
Calcium reduction leads directly to cavities, which are one of the most common dental issues people encounter.
Tell Your Dentist about Issues If you are having any kind of dental issue, be sure to talk to your dentist about it.
Even common occurrences, such as bleeding gums, sensitivity to heat and/or cold, and grinding your teeth at night, are worth mentioning to your dentist, as they can be signs of other issues, and they may need additional attention.
Other issues, like chipping, cracking and pain, are usually cause to go to the dentist right away.
Remember, ignoring these issues can lead to greater problems and may actually decrease your overall health as well, so it's always best to call your dentist if you are concerned.
By maintaining proper oral hygiene, visiting your dentist regularly for cleanings and being open and honest with your dentist about any issues you are having with your teeth and gums, you can prevent many of the common dental diseases that people encounter.
Given that, it should be incredibly important for us to take care of - and prevent - any dental issues that we encounter.
You may be surprised to learn that it is not very difficult to stop or avoid common dental issues - just listen to your dentist! Maintain Proper Dental Hygiene You are the first and best defense against common dental issues like cavities, gingivitis and bleeding gums.
By brushing and flossing regularly, just like you were taught as a small child, you can encourage your teeth and gums to stay at their healthiest.
Brushing and flossing help you to clean dangerous plaque from your teeth and remove harmful bacteria.
You can take your dental hygiene a step further and incorporate anti-bacterial mouthwashes for an extra bacteria removing boost.
Have Regular Dental Cleanings Despite what you may think, regular dental cleanings do more than just detect cavities.
During your cleaning, your dental care team removes dental plaque and tartar buildup.
Plaque and tartar provide breeding grounds for dental bacteria to grow and reproduce, creating acids that damage both your teeth and gums as they breed and thrive.
These acids have a devastating effect on teeth.
They eat away at the teeth themselves, reduce the calcium in the teeth's protective enamel and can irritate and inflame the gums.
Calcium reduction leads directly to cavities, which are one of the most common dental issues people encounter.
Tell Your Dentist about Issues If you are having any kind of dental issue, be sure to talk to your dentist about it.
Even common occurrences, such as bleeding gums, sensitivity to heat and/or cold, and grinding your teeth at night, are worth mentioning to your dentist, as they can be signs of other issues, and they may need additional attention.
Other issues, like chipping, cracking and pain, are usually cause to go to the dentist right away.
Remember, ignoring these issues can lead to greater problems and may actually decrease your overall health as well, so it's always best to call your dentist if you are concerned.
By maintaining proper oral hygiene, visiting your dentist regularly for cleanings and being open and honest with your dentist about any issues you are having with your teeth and gums, you can prevent many of the common dental diseases that people encounter.
