Infographic: Don’t let December Damage your Dental Bliss

At this festive time of year, when everything seems happy and joyful, your dental health can be put at risk for several reasons: stress from family, work, and limited time pressures, an increased about of less than healthy holiday food and drink, and weakened will power to resist unhealthy temptations.

Here is a little bit of unsolicited, free advice from Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Surgery to help your get through December’s dental dangers. Sometimes our behaviour and will power can be influenced just enough to make a difference by hearing a bit of advice and encouragement.

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How Eating Disorders Affect Your Oral Health

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders that have many adverse, physiological consequences on the body including serious oral health problems.

Alterations in Oral Health

Mucosa

There may be inflammation, reddening, or ulceration of the gums

Teeth

Decay (leading to cavities in the teeth)

Corrosion (from stomach acid or from acidic comestibles)

Gums and Bones

There is increased risk of gum disease and hence, bone susceptibility

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6 Tips to Get Healthier, Whiter Teeth

Evеrуоnе knоwѕ іt’ѕ important tо bruѕh twісе daily, іn the morning аnd аt nіght, and rеgulаrlу flоѕѕ, tоо. But whаt else can уоu do tо mаkе your teeth thеіr brightest, whіtеѕt and all-around hеаlthіеѕt? Here аrе еаѕу tips thаt will mаkе уоu smile.

Don’t Brush Aftеr Every Mеаl

You can bе doing more hаrm thаn gооd. Certain fооdѕ can lеаvе асіd behind on thе tееth, wеаkеnіng thе enamel. If уоu bruѕh right аftеr еаtіng, you can асtuаllу scrub it away! After a mеаl, ѕwіѕh (аnd spit!) wіth wаtеr.

Skір the Soda

Sоdа саn cause dаmаgе tо your teeth in just the fіrѕt fеw ѕірѕ. Thе sugar in the ѕоdа lеаdѕ tо саvіtіеѕ аnd аlѕо tеndѕ tо stain thе teeth.

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Top 4 Amazing Benefits of Brushing and Flossing

Whiter Teeth and Brighter Smile!
Every day plaque build up leads to tartar and stains that brushing can remove and prevent. Brushing correctly and regularly keeps your smile healthy and bright!

Fresh Breath!
No one loves bad or unhealthy breath (halitosis)! Brushing and flossing can prevent the bacteria that cause halitosis and tooth decay!

Healthy, Firm Gums!
Brushing mechanically cleans teeth, and where teeth meet gums; while flossing cleans between and below the surfaces. This helps prevent gum disease, serious mouth problems, and damage to your body.

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5 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Dental Visits

Visiting the dentist can daunt some people, but if you follow these five tips you should be able to be – “Ready! Get set! Go!” to your visit.

Being ready helps you and your dentist make the most of your dental visits.

Whether your visit is a checkup, a cleaning, or a treatment, there are a few things you should do.

  1. Confirm your appointment. Check with your dental office 24 hours in advance of your appointment. This avoids any mix-ups, and makes sure that you and your dentist will be ready for each other at the same time.
  2. Arrive on time. Actually, a few minutes early won’t hurt. This helps you be more relaxed and at ease and also give you more time to fill in any forms that might be needed.
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