Dental Health Mistakes You Are Making

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Dental Health
MISTAKES
You Are Making
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By now, you probably already know the basics of
taking care of your teeth. You may brush and
floss on a daily basis and use mouthwash to keep
your smile bright.
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But even as an adult, you could be making a few
dental health mistakes. Recognizing these
errors makes it possible to correct them before
you harm your teeth.
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Rushing Through Brushing
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Busy mornings can leave you feeling rushed.
While you feel good knowing you brushed your
teeth, it might not be enough. For optimum
cleanliness, you need to brush for a full two
minutes.
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You also want to make sure that you are
brushing both the inside and outside surfaces of
your teeth. Try turning your toothbrush so that
you can reach the back of your teeth with the tip
of the head.
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Being thorough can turn this two minute portion
of each morning and evening into one of the most
beneficial parts of your day.
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Sipping On Acidic or Sugary Beverages
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Keeping a soda on your desk may help you perk up
at work. Or, you may enjoy slowly sipping on a
glass of wine in the evenings.
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Both of these habits can expose your teeth to
acid for long periods of time. Too much
exposure to acid causes cavities and may make
your teeth yellow.
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If you do want a sugary or acidic beverage, then
try to drink it within a reasonable time frame.
This reduces how long the acids stay in contact
with your teeth. Once you finish, rinse your
mouth with water to further prevent acid erosion.
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Brushing Immediately After Eating
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After you eat, your tooth enamel is slightly
weakened from the acid in your food. This
effect lasts for around 20 to 30 minutes.
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If you brush too soon, you risk removing some of
the enamel. This can lead to tooth sensitivity
and abrasions. Leave enough time in your
schedule to brush your teeth after waiting for a
half hour after your meals.
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Overdoing Oral Hygiene
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As hard as it might be to believe, you can harm
your teeth by overdoing your oral hygiene
routine. Brushing more often than two to three
times a day could cause enamel erosion.
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You may also irritate your gums or the soft
tissues of your mouth if you rinse with
mouthwash too frequently.
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Assuming Everythings Fine
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Your smile looks bright and white in the mirror.
You are also happy to note that you are able
to eat and drink your favorite foods without
feeling pain.
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These are all great signs that you have good
oral health, but they dont always tell the
whole truth. Some dental health problems
arent detectable by the naked eye. Early
cavities may only be seen on an x-ray.
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Gum disease is also hard to notice in the early
stages. Regular dental exams are the best way
to check on your oral health.
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You only get one set of natural adult teeth to
last a lifetime. Making an effort to avoid
harming them with incorrect daily habits will
help you preserve your smile.
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If youre unsure if you are taking good care of
your teeth, then just reach out. We can help
you make the best choices for caring for your
oral health.
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Noble Dental Care is a family-oriented dental
care clinic. Dr. Scott and his staff care about
you and your health. Give us the opportunity to
give you the smile of your dreams. Call us for
an appointment at [phone].
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