December 27, 2006

Dental Care tips continued........

These dental facts will help put you on the right path to good dental health.

Dental Cleanings and Check-ups are extremely important

Regular check ups can help prevent cavities, root canals, gum disease and other dental conditions. Don't wait until you have a problems to see a dentist, help prevent problems before they happen.

Brushing twice a day and Flossing atleast once daily helps to keep the cavities away
Brushing your teeth atleast twice daily helps remove plaque that causes cavities. Flossing will remove food particles from in between your teeth where the toothbrush cannot reach. Removing plaque from teeth is also important in preventing gum disease.

Your Dental Products may be causing you to have Bad Breath.
Learn how your Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Mouth Sprays, Chewing Gums etc may be causing you to have bad breath.

Proper Nutrition plays a big role in good Dental Health
Sugars and non-nutritional foods combine with bacteria in our mouths, producing acids that attack the tooth enamel, causing cavities, gum disease and tooth loss. Reducing the amount of beverages and foods that are high in sugar can greatly help to maintain good dental health.

Root Canals will save your tooth from being extracted
Talk to your dentist about saving your damaged tooth. Root canals are often used as an alternative to tooth extraction.

A Tooth Extactions is usually painless
Dentists achieve this by use of anesthesia which is administered shortly before the tooth extraction. Learn more about why your dentist may recommend a tooth extraction, types of extractions and care after a tooth extraction.

Dental Problems won't go away without attention

Electric Toothbrushes verses Manual Toothbrushes
Find out if you should go for an electric toothbrush or a manual one on your next purchase of a toothbrush.

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