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Important Habits for Keeping Your Teeth Healthy

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Important Habits for Keeping Your Teeth Healthy

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  1. Your oral health impacts many aspects of your life.

  2. Having healthy teeth allows you to properly chew the delicious foods you crave.

  3. Practicing good dental hygiene can also prevent painful toothaches and gum disease.

  4. Gum disease is linked with other types of health problems including heart disease. To keep your pearly whites healthy, consider adhering to the following tips.

  5. BRUSH AND FLOSS YOUR BRUSH AND FLOSS YOUR TEETH DAILY TEETH DAILY – – A NO BRAINER A NO BRAINER

  6. To maintain a glowing smile, strive to brush your teeth twice each day.

  7. You should also floss your teeth at least once daily.

  8. Swap out your toothbrush 3 to 4 times every year. However, if you notice any visible signs of damage to your toothbrush, replace it immediately.

  9. TOOTHBRUSHES FOR TOOTHBRUSHES FOR EVERY SITUATION EVERY SITUATION

  10. If you’re currently wearing metal braces, you might need to invest in a special toothbrush and additional oral hygiene tools to properly clean your teeth with.

  11. Do you have a small mouth or suffer from the joint disorder known as TMJ? Purchasing a toothbrush designed for kids might help you comfortably clean hard to reach teeth.

  12. Those battling arthritis can benefit from utilizing an electric toothbrush.

  13. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

  14. Besides helping you maintain your waistline, following a nutritious diet can help you keep your teeth healthy.

  15. When shopping for groceries, resist the urge to fill your cart with sugar laden snacks such as: • Cookies • Candy • Sodas

  16. Eating too much sugar can lead to unwanted cavities.

  17. Instead of junk food, stock up on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and low-fat, dairy products.

  18. Because nuts are abrasive, eating them after a meal may help you remove food particles from your teeth.

  19. Dairy products are packed with teeth benefiting calcium and vitamin D.

  20. PROTECT YOUR PEARLY PROTECT YOUR PEARLY WHITES FROM TRAUMA WHITES FROM TRAUMA

  21. Are you an adventurous person? Perhaps, you regularly enjoy participating in contact sports such as football. Or, you might adore skateboarding or rollerblading.

  22. When participating in these types of recreational activities, you need to protect your teeth from possible trauma.

  23. To accomplish this task, obtain a customized mouth guard.

  24. SEE YOUR DENTIST OFTEN SEE YOUR DENTIST OFTEN

  25. Visiting your dentist often, at least every 6 months, is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy smile.

  26. During a dental exam, an oral health professional removes plaque build-up.

  27. Diligent brushing and flossing won’tget rid of these plaque deposits on your teeth. You might also need additional cleanings.

  28. In addition to cleaning your teeth, your dentist will likely check during your semi-annual, dental appointment: • Signs of gum disease • Oral cancer • Unordinary wear and tear

  29. If you have gum disease, your dentist may prescribe a medicated mouthwash.

  30. WEAR AND TEAR WEAR AND TEAR ON YOUR TEETH ON YOUR TEETH

  31. “ Unusual signs of wear and tear are often a result of teeth grinding, also referred to as bruxism.

  32. If you grind your teeth, your dentist might recommend you start wearing a customized mouth guard while you sleep at night.

  33. If you’re like many people, you might not think much about your oral health until you notice a problem.

  34. Regardless of your age, you can take steps to obtain a healthier smile today. To start improving the health of your teeth, consider adopting these habits.

  35. If you are seeking professional dental advice, it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.

  36. Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine you, and determine exactly what needs to be done to get you back to normal.

  37. Call today for an appointment. Visit http://www.mychandlerdentists.com/

  38. SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1 Chandler, AZ 85286 (480) 659-7800 shumwaydentalcare@gmail.com

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