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Healthy Teeth for Fall

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Healthy Teeth for Fall

Healthy Teeth

Fall is here and many holidays are on the horizon that could impact healthy teeth. Halloween, Christmas and Thanksgiving are all major times for lots of sugary treats and busy schedules. This can leave patients open to more oral health problems such as tooth decay. You can have healthy teeth throughout the fall, winter, holidays and busy times with the right oral hygiene practices. Use these tips for protecting your teeth against decay, tooth sensitivity with cold temperatures, damage from sugar and more!

Educate Yourself About Sugar

Sugar doesn’t get the bad rap it deserves, most of the time. But as more and more are being educated to the dangers of it, the hope is that habits will change. “Here in the United States, the average person consumes more than 126 grams of sugar per day, which is slightly more than three 12-ounce cans of Coca-Cola. That’s more than twice the average sugar intake of all 54 countries observed by Euromonitor. It’s also more than twice what the World Health Organization recommends for daily intake, which is roughly 50 grams of sugar for someone of normal weight,” writes Chriso A. Ferdman in the Washington Post.

Sugar Does More than Encourage Cavity Formation

A form of sugar is in almost everything we eat, but taking an active role in knowing how to monitor your sugar consumption will boost both your oral health and your overall health as well. While a little bit of sugar doesn’t do much harm, too much can negatively impact your health and not just by the formation of cavities.  Sugar consumption can lead to coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, cancer and obesity.

So with everything that we know about sugar, why can’t we leave it alone? According to brain scans, sugar is just as addictive as cocaine.

Tip for that Halloween Candy – Out of Sight Out of Mind

Don’t keep Halloween candy out where it is easily seen. This causes more consumption of sugars than if the candy is put away for special treat nights. Keep fruits and vegetables on display to encourage your children to reach for them instead!

Brush After Sweets

Retain healthy teeth this Halloween by brushing and flossing teeth after sweets are consumed. Brushing teeth immediately after sweets can reduce the growth of plaque and bacteria on susceptible teeth. Foods with a high sugar content deposit large amounts of sugar residue on your teeth that is hard to remove with your natural saliva production. Brushing offers you a tool to extract the plaque more efficiently.

Tooth Sensitivity with Colder Temperatures – What Do You Do?

If you find that your teeth are more sensitive to cold temperatures, you may be suffering symptoms from exposed nerves which can happen with tooth decay or gum disease. Other common triggers for tooth sensitivity include:

  • Brushing/flossing to hard
  • Grinding teeth and stress
  • Exposed nerve roots
  • Cracks in teeth
  • Receding gums

The first thing you will want to do when these symptoms present is schedule an appointment with Dr. Bockrath to make sure that your symptoms aren’t related to tooth decay or gum disease. Other steps you can take to keep healthy teeth include:

  • Avoiding cold and acidic foods
  • Using a soft toothbrush
  • Use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth

Call for a Healthy Teeth Consultation

If you would like to learn more about how you can have healthy teeth, a healthier smile (and body) call our office today!  Mountain Aire Dentistry, located in Broomfield, CO is a general and family dentistry practice. We are passionate about helping you and your children achieve and maintain optimal oral health and a beautiful smile! We focus on prevention, tooth preservation, and awareness and make every effort to treat our patients the way we treat members of our own family. We offer comprehensive care for your dental needs in a relaxed and efficient atmosphere.  We look forward to meeting you and your family! Call us today at (303) 731-7755 to make an appointment.


291 E Flatiron Crossing Dr,
Broomfield, CO 80021

(303) 731-7755

 

When you visit our Broomfield dental office, your smile is our top priority. Our Dentists invite you to experience the difference a warm and caring team can provide for you and your family. Enjoy a unique and comfortable dental experience designed to bring a healthier and happier smile back into your life. We invite you to call or visit our Broomfield dental office and discover the exceptional difference we offer to those we serve.