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A healthy mouth doesn\u2019t happen on its own. You need to take direct care of your teeth and\u00a0gums to keep them cavity-free and reduce your\u00a0<\/span>chances of\u00a0gum\u00a0diseas<\/span><\/a>e. There are a lot of reasons you should appreciate the importance of dental hygiene<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span>especially<\/span>\u00a0because it plays a bigger role than you may think!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read on to discover the key reasons your dental hygiene is a worthy\u00a0<\/span>endeavor<\/span>, along with some tips to help you maintain healthy teeth throughout your life!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If there\u2019s only one reason to appreciate the importance of dental hygiene, it\u2019s that you only get one chance with your natural set of permanent teeth. These teeth need to last you from your early teens through\u00a0<\/span>your golden years!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During these decades, your teeth will be assaulted by bacteria, acidic foods or beverages and even potentially physical trauma. If you lose a permanent tooth you can have it\u00a0<\/span>replaced with an\u00a0implant<\/span><\/a>, but\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s always best to keep your natural teeth\u00a0<\/span>as long as<\/span>\u00a0you can. The challenges and potential risks of missing a tooth are significant, and all it takes to keep your teeth healthy is a few minutes per day<\/span>\u00a0and the occasional visit to your dentist!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When bacteria\u00a0<\/span>are<\/span>\u00a0allowed to\u00a0wear through the enamel in your teeth, you\u2019re exposed to painful sensations throughout the day. These can range from mild, pulsating annoyances to crippling shocks of extreme pain<\/span>\u00a0and nausea<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Depending on the severity of the cavity, they can be triggered by all sorts of common things:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Living with cavity pain can be more than an inconvenience, it can also cause you to develop unhealthy habits. If cold or crunchy foods hurt, you may eat fewer fresh fruits and vegetables, opting for softer carbohydrates that can introduce more sugar into your diet.\u00a0<\/span>You may also start to chew dominantly on a side, leading to uneven wear on your teeth that can exacerbate dental health issues.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While you may think of dental hygiene as only caring for your teeth, it plays a role in the health of your cardiovascular system and other parts of your body. More and more research\u00a0<\/span>comes<\/span>\u00a0out every year\u00a0connecting your oral health and the health of the rest of your body. While the\u00a0connections aren\u2019t fully understood, the links between those with poor oral hygiene and other health problems are indisputable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are several\u00a0conditions that research shows carry an association with the results of poor\u00a0<\/span>dental care<\/span><\/a>. A build-up of plaque that leads to inflammation can\u00a0<\/span>worsen or<\/span>\u00a0may even be one cause of issues like cardiovascular disease, complications from diabetes, and even premature birth!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lastly, the importance of dental hygiene isn\u2019t just for your physical health! It also helps you with your mental health.\u00a0<\/span>Confidence and self-esteem<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are important to letting you live your life with less social anxiety. Having a healthy set of teeth makes you less\u00a0<\/span>concerned with smiling in public, speaking with others, or worrying about bad breath.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These improvements in your self-esteem can have a major effect on your daily life. Parents of younger children who are developing their social skills\u00a0<\/span>should be aware of how important this can be in their child\u2019s daily social interactions as well!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to dental hygiene, brushing is the most important thing you can do every day. But even those who brush regularly aren\u2019t necessarily\u00a0<\/span>getting the most out of their brushing sessions!<\/span><\/a>\u00a0The ADA recommends that you brush for about two minutes and brush once in the morning and once in the evening.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Brushing for two minutes gives you enough time to thoroughly clean away all the surfaces of your teeth. This includes the front, top, and back of your teeth. If you can, it\u2019s a good idea to\u00a0<\/span>brush your tongue<\/span><\/a>\u00a0while you\u2019re at it!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Every time you brush, the bristles clean bacteria off your teeth that would otherwise harden into plaque. The longer bacteria\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0harden on your teeth, the more challenging it is to remove them. Eventually, plaque and tartar will require a dentist\u2019s specialized tools to clear away! Proper brushing\u00a0<\/span>stops plaque from having a chance to form.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Even dentists, who know their oral health well, have other dentists examine their teeth! There are certain parts of dental hygiene that you simply can\u2019t monitor yourself.\u00a0<\/span>Decay\u00a0can develop in hard-to-see pockets<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and some issues may form beneath the surface where an x-ray is the only way to catch it early.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n No matter how well you take care of your oral health, regular dental check-ups are important for dental hygiene and your long-term health.\u00a0<\/span>It\u2019s common for cavities to form without any symptoms. It\u2019s often when the cavities become extreme that you finally notice them yourself. Your dentist, on the other hand, can identify the signs very early, giving you a chance to reverse the damage without needing\u00a0<\/span>treatment like fillings or\u00a0crowns.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our brains tend to crave food or drinks high in sugar due to the high energy\u00a0content available. However, your body isn\u2019t the only thing that feeds off sugar \u2013 bacteria in your mouth uses it as fuel too! The more sugar you have in your diet, the faster bacteria in your mouth will cause damage to your enamel.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing wrong with sugary treats from time to time. But stay aware of how much sugar you have! And\u00a0consider washing down sugary foods or drinks with plenty of water. A glass of water following a favorite chocolate snack can help remove most of the sugary remnants from your candy,<\/span>\u00a0with the rest coming off when you brush later that night.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> If you have dental health\u00a0concerns or just looking for information, the professionals at Walbridge Dental provide complete family\u00a0dental care\u00a0to families in the Millbury community.\u202f<\/span>Contact us online<\/span><\/a>\u202fto set up an appointment now or call us at\u202f419-836-1033.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Connect on Social Media!\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Facebook<\/span><\/a>\u202f|\u202f<\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A healthy mouth doesn\u2019t happen on its own. You need to take direct care of your teeth and\u00a0gums to keep them cavity-free and reduce your\u00a0chances of\u00a0gum\u00a0disease. There are a lot of reasons you should appreciate the importance of dental hygiene\u00a0\u2013\u00a0especially\u00a0because it plays a bigger role than you may think!\u00a0 Read on to discover the key […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2208,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[151,179],"class_list":["post-2207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-oral-hygiene","tag-preventative-dental-care"],"yoast_head":"\nYou Only Have One Set of Permanent Teeth<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Avoid Painful Cavities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Improve Your Body\u2019s Health<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Enjoy a\u00a0Confidence Boost<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
The Best Steps for\u00a0Preventive\u00a0Dental Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Two Minutes of Brushing, Twice Per Day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Schedule Regular Dental Check-ups<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Avoid Sugary Foods & Drinks<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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