Four health mouth tips | Altima Dental Canada (905) 738-0385 New Patients Always Welcome | Open Evenings & Weekends Home Our Team Our Office Patient Safety Commitment To Quality Blog Patient Info How We Do Things Promotions Services General Dentistry New Patient Exam & Cleaning Dental Cleanings Dental Exams Dental Fillings Root Canal Therapy Scaling and Root Planing Tooth Extractions TMJ Treatment Sleep Apnea Treatment Digital X-Rays Gum Disease Treatment Family Dentistry Children’s Dentistry Dental Sealants Preventative Dentistry Wisdom Tooth Extractions Oral Cancer Screenings Oral Health Overall Health Sedation Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Porcelain Dental Veneers Teeth Whitening Dental Implants Dental Bonding Restorative Dentistry Cerec Same Day Crowns Dental Crowns Dental Bridges Dentures Partial Dentures Full Mouth Reconstruction Emergency Dentistry Cavities Toothaches Chipped Tooth Orthodontics Traditional Dental Braces Clear Dental Braces Invisalign Contact Us Home Our Team Our Office Patient Safety Commitment To Quality Blog Patient Info How We Do Things Promotions Services General Dentistry New Patient Exam & Cleaning Dental Cleanings Dental Exams Dental Fillings Root Canal Therapy Scaling and Root Planing Tooth Extractions TMJ Treatment Sleep Apnea Treatment Digital X-Rays Gum Disease Treatment Family Dentistry Children’s Dentistry Dental Sealants Preventative Dentistry Wisdom Tooth Extractions Oral Cancer Screenings Oral Health Overall Health Sedation Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Porcelain Dental Veneers Teeth Whitening Dental Implants Dental Bonding Restorative Dentistry Cerec Same Day Crowns Dental Crowns Dental Bridges Dentures Partial Dentures Full Mouth Reconstruction Emergency Dentistry Cavities Toothaches Chipped Tooth Orthodontics Traditional Dental Braces Clear Dental Braces Invisalign Contact Us Four Healthy Mouth Tips Four Healthy Mouth Tips By altima Posted January 29, 2018 In Altima Dental News, Community, Dental Services, Patient Education Four Healthy Mouth Tips2018-01-292022-03-10https://bathurst-steelesdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bathurstlogo.pngBathurst-Steeles Dental | Vaughanhttps://www.bathurst-steelesdental.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1920_14.webp200px200px With a new year now here, what better time is there to evaluate your oral health? Considering oral health has a direct impact on your overall health, your mouth acts as a window to the rest of your body and often detects early signs of systemic disease. Here are four tips for a healthy mouth: Visit the dentist regularly and consistently. According to the Canadian Dental Association, 75 percent of Canadians go to the dentist annually and they recommend that patients should visit dentists approximately twice a year to keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy. Regular cleanings and dental exams can help prevent gingivitis, periodontitis. It also decreases your chances of gum disease and helps to prevent future oral problems. Eat well and Watch your sugar intake. It’s important to monitor or reduce sugar intake (i.e. carbonated beverages, fruit juices, coffee, and alcohol). These sugary snacks create an environment for halitosis (bad breath), as well as produce acid which breaks down the enamel on your teeth causing excessive plaque to build up; which if not taken care of will eat away at your teeth and gums. A balanced diet is also crucial to your teeth. Studies from the University of Manitoba found that not only do nutrients help create stronger teeth; some fatty acids (i.e. Omega 3, calcium, vitamin D) can lower the risk of gum disease. Avoid Smoking. Most people are under the assumption that smoking only discolours your teeth, however cigarettes also contribute to gum disease and oral cancer as the nicotine and tar eats away at your gums and tissues, making your mouth more susceptible to bacteria and plaque that will infiltrate your teeth. Brush and Floss Your Teeth and Tongue Consistently. To maintain a healthy smile, it’s best to brush your teeth and tongue a minimum of twice a day to remove any plaque and tartar buildup. Most toothpaste also contains fluoride which helps prevent tooth decay as well as freshens your breath. The Canadian Dental Association recommends you floss a minimum of once per day. Flossing is important as it acts as an interdental cleaner while helps clean the spaces where the toothbrush can’t reach as well as it removes the stuck on tartar and food particles that reside there. What better time is there to implement a proper dental regime? If you would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to give us a call or contact us to book an appointment. Recent Posts What is TMJ and how do you treat it? Sports Injuries and Your Oral Health – Are You Protected? Bad Oral Habits to Avoid Pandemic Bruxism: Is Pandemic Stress Affecting Your Teeth? 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