In this post from Centreville Dental Wellness Center in VA, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile.
Diet Do’s
- Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is needed for overall physical health and a strong immune system.
- Do consume calcium-rich dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt to neutralize acids that are detrimental to enamel.
Diet Don’ts
- Don’t eat sugary foods. Sugar triggers the production of detrimental cavity-causing acids that weaken enamel and lead to cavities.
- Don’t snack throughout the day. This accelerates plaque production and subjects the teeth to continual contact with acids.
- Don’t chew on ice – it really can crack teeth!
- Don’t drink energy drinks. They have many substances that are bad for teeth.
Other Important Tips
- Use scissors, not incisors. It is better to cut that knotted shoelace than to gnaw at it to try to untangle it.
- Avoid piercings in or around your mouth.
- Alert your dentist to tooth pain or sensitivity.
- Use a soft toothbrush to avoid damaging your gums.
At Centreville Dental Wellness Center in VA we encourage all of our patients to maintain a lifestyle that promotes dental health as well as overall physical health. Patients from Chantilly, Dulles Airport, Western Fairfax, Manasses, Clifton, Gainesville, and Haymarket come to our practice for family and restorative dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact Centreville Dental Wellness Center
703-815-0775
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
14245F Centreville Sq
Centreville, Virginia
20121
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