Sean Abidin, DDS • Vanessa Cao, DDS phone (614) 882-9828

Tips For Maintaining A Healthy Mouth

Everyone wants a healthy mouth. It helps you look good and feel good. You can start with some tips that require very little effort.

Eliminate Bad Habits

There are common habits that can harm your teeth and mouth. One example is the use of tobacco products. Whether you smoke or chew tobacco, it damages your oral health. Tobacco stains your teeth, causes bad breath, and is harmful to your teeth and gums. For a healthy mouth, give up these habits. A second example is chewing on items that do not belong in your mouth. Whether you chew on pens or pencils or bite your fingernails, your oral health is a reason to stop.

Choose The Right Foods and Beverages

Reducing the sugar in your diet is only the first step toward a healthy diet. Foods that are too hard, acidic, or sticky should be reduced, too. Avoid foods and snacks that leave residue on your teeth and in your mouth. Choose a variety of products that are high in nutrition. Make sure to have plenty of calcium in your diet for strong, healthy teeth.

Dental Tips for A Healthy Mouth

Brush, floss, and use mouthwash after each meal, or at least twice each day. Instead of rushing to complete your oral care routine, take time to do a thorough job. A healthy mouth also requires professional cleanings and examinations. Unless your dentist has specified a different timetable, schedule dental visits twice per year.

If you experience a dental emergency, do not wait for an appointment. Contact your dentist immediately so the problem can be corrected. You can have a healthy mouth regardless of your age. Oral health does not have to be complicated, nor is it time-consuming. When you start with these tips you can have a lifetime of oral health.

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Sean Abidin, DDS & Vanessa Cao, DDS