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The Biggest Oral Health Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make

October 19, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

If we talk about health, we have to cover all the different aspects of your health. Speaking about things like your weight and eating habits are relatively obvious. Still, we have to think about more niche areas – like your oral health! I would say this is the most neglected aspect of your health, alongside perhaps your hearing health. As a result, it’s so common to see people making the same oral health mistakes over and over again. Here are three of these mistakes that you can’t afford to keep making:

Not seeing a dentist

Regular dental checkups are essential. There are no ifs or buts about this; seeing a dentist ensures you’re on top of your oral health. They spot any issues before they develop, providing preventative treatment. If you do have problems, they can be fixed before spiralling out of control and ruining your teeth and gums.

You may have reasons for avoiding the dentist – one of which is laziness, but another can be anxiety. Fair enough, dental anxiety is a frequent issue that can be hard to handle. But, many dentists offer solutions to help with this, like therapy dogs. Now, how do therapy dogs help with dental anxiety? It’s simple, they give you a distraction and help you focus on something else. There’s a calmness to dogs that emanates from them and seeps into you. Instead of worrying about your appointment, you’re petting a dog! Other dentists have different solutions, but the point is you shouldn’t let your anxiety get in the way of your health!

Not brushing your teeth

Please don’t forget to brush your teeth, especially before bed! It only takes around 48 hours for plaque to form in your mouth. During this time, it will solidify and become impossible to remove with a toothbrush. As a result, this hardened plaque will eat away at your teeth and cause cavities. Before you know it, you’re paying for expensive dental treatment to restore your teeth (trust me, I’m going through this right now)!

All of this can be avoided by brushing twice a day. Brush in the morning, then brush before bed. This removes bacteria and plaque from your mouth, keeping it healthy.

Eating too much sugar

Sugar is incredibly bad for your oral health as it causes cavities. If you eat too much sugar, you’ll spend most of your life in a dental office getting treatment! It’s an easy way to ensure all your teeth fall out while you’re still young. All you have to do is cut down on sugary foods and treats – it’s really that simple! Try to limit yourself to one or two sugary snacks per day, and try to find low-sugar variants of your favourite foods. For instance, get low-sugar granola instead of the standard variety.

Don’t make these three oral health mistakes, or you will end up with terrible teeth and gums. Not only is this painful, but it will also be very costly. Plus, bad oral health usually has a negative effect on your overall health.

•What do you do to have good oral health?

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Why You Should Take Care of Your Smile

May 13, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Our smiles make us who we are. They can feel welcome and safe, and when we smile at others, we can make other people feel that too, and feel at ease with us. A smile can show happiness, humor, and warmth, which are all really positive traits. As such, we should make sure that we are taking the steps that we need to, to make sure that our smiles are there on a daily basis. Not only that, our teeth play an important part in our overall health and wellbeing, which is why we should make sure that we are doing all that we can to protect our smiles. No matter what your age. Here are just some of the reasons why.

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Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

There is a phrase that says that you don’t need to brush all of the teeth that you have; just brush the teeth that you plan on keeping! Having a dental routine is so important for the health of your teeth, which is why we should be brushing our teeth at least twice a day. Flossing should be involved too, as well as brushing after eating if we are able to (especially sugary things). For the most optimal care, in order to prevent things like gum disease, make sure that you floss daily, and even use mouthwash to help to get rid of plaque, trapped food, and bacteria.

You Don’t Regrow Teeth

Baby teeth are there for childhood, but they eventually fall out and make room for your adult teeth. Once you have those, that is it. You can’t regrow any more teeth after that. So the ones that you have need to be looked after, otherwise they could fall out, or need to be removed, such as wisdom teeth removal or extraction. A daily care routine is going to be the best thing to protect you against decay and related diseases. You should also take extra care with your teeth if you take part in things like boxing or contact sports, where a mouthguard is advised.

Tooth Health Can Affect Your Overall Health

There are several health conditions that can be made worse if you have bad oral health. This can include things like cardiovascular disease, and other problems with the heart like endocarditis. Oral bacteria has even been shown to lead to respiratory problems like respiratory conditions like pneumonia and COPD. So it is a no-brainer that you should take care of your teeth to protect your health.

Healthy Smile Leads to Happiness

As was mentioned above, when you have a big, white, happy smile, you will show happiness and confidence. The result will be that people who are around you will feel more comfortable and also feel happier when they are around you. There are even studies that have shown that smiles make people feel better. So think about the impact that your smile could have on people. Do all that you can to care for your teeth and gums and it can make a big difference.

•How do you practice good oral health/hygiene?

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How To Protect Your Teeth As Best You Can

November 20, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 7 Comments

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Dental health is likely only something you think about when you’re experiencing an issue. For the most part, healthy teeth are not noticeable, but we all know how terrible toothache can feel, especially if we are in need of major restorative work. Even most of us who have been through the ‘retainer’ period as children may find that in adulthood, we forget about our dental health unless there is a problem.

However, it’s important to note that our teeth are not infinitely restorable, and so it’s best to look after them while they’re there. This is also an important practice to follow within the household, because the habits and practices we teach our children will set them up for their dental health (or a lack thereof) for life.

Of course, sometimes, such as in the case of emergency issues, you will need immediate help and the ability to cater to your particular needs. However, the following advice is geared towards the yearly sustenance of your teeth that you can adopt on a habitual basis. Let’s see what that may look like!

Cut Down On Sugar

Cut down on the sugar you consume. This can sound quite harsh, especially when the festive season is coming up. Of course, depending on your sugar intake and how that impacts your teeth, varying degrees of harm can come. Eating a fruit cake? Likely not as bad as drinking can after can of full-sugar Pepsi. It’s important to note that nutrition does have a real impact on your dental health though, and so trying your best to eat non-processed, or non-artificially/sweetened goods can be important.

Visit A Professional

Visit a professional if needed (though you’re supposed to go every 6 months!). Sometimes, we may find that our teeth are starting to hurt, and this dull ache or sharp pain may be difficult to assess where the pain is coming from. If you’re not used to something like this, and we hope you’re not, it can be hard to get a grip on what is even happening at this point. This is why it’s very important to visit a professional and try to ensure that you can have the problem taken care of, rather than letting it grow. Often, a wisdom tooth dentist is the most common form of help you’ll need, particularly in your late teens to early adulthood.

That said, visiting the dentist can be expensive and lack of finance ranks high among the reasons why some people experience dental issues yet fail to visit the dentist. This clearly shows that whether for general dental treatment or implants, it’s well worth having a quality dental plan in place to help reduce care costs for you and your family.

Care For Chips Or Pains

If you find that your teeth are hurting, or feel very sensitive while eating ice cream, that could signify a need to change your daily habits. Using sensitive toothpaste, going for more regular checkups, ensuring that you’re not being irresponsible with the foods you eat, sticking to healthier beverages such as water or green tea, and staying away from high concentration whitening kits can all have a positive effect. If your teeth become chipped or are in pain, always ask a dentist about the restorative work you can have done.

With this advice, we hope you can care for your dental health correctly!

•Have you had your wisdom teeth removed? What is your best advice to keep your teeth healthy?

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