Happy Spring 2015
As we move out of winter,
you may be changing your frame of mind from “Snuggly winter days…” to “Time
for spring cleaning!” Have you ever considered a dental spring cleaning? If you can spring clean your home, why not
your teeth?! Here are three easy points
to focus on:
1.
Healthy eating
2.
Tooth care
3.
Dental check-up
Healthy Eating
When your tummy rumbles, instead of reaching for a bag of
chips, grab some veggie sticks or slice up an apple! We understand the convenience of snack foods
as well as the deal you get when purchasing a bulk pack. But most of these things lack nutritional
value and do not fare well on your body, health or mouth. Create a goal to reach for a healthy snack to
fill the nutritional craving your body is after. Your waistline and teeth will thank you!
Foods that are high in sugar wreak havoc on your teeth
contribute to the start of cavities.
Food consistency also plays a role in oral health. Very hard foods can
harm the surfaces of your teeth, and there’s also the potential to cause
significant damage by cracking or chipping a tooth!
Reach For
Pass On
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Fruits
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Sodas
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Veggies
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Candy
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Whole Grains
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Chips
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Nuts
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Ice Cream
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Skinless Chicken
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Sugary Cereals
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Non-Breaded Fish
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Hard and Sticky Foods
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Low Fat/ Fat Free Yogurt
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Cookies
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Low Fat/ Fat Free Cheese
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Cakes/ Pies
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Tooth Care
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Are you attentively brushing your teeth twice a
day for 2-minutes?
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Are you flossing daily (or at all)?
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Have you changed your toothbrush in the last 3
months?
When
brushing your teeth spend the full 2 minutes taking
care to cover the front and back of each individual tooth. Before finishing up
– give your tongue a once over as well! Many toothbrushes have a built in
tongue brusher on the back of the toothbrush head. Toothbrushes do wear out. They can fray and lose the sturdiness to properly
clean your teeth. Toothbrushes should be
replaced about every three months.
Flossing
Flossing cleans about 40% of your teeth surfaces. Remember to reach your very back teeth. Flossing helps to lessen plaque build-up and
helps prevent gum disease.
Dental Check-up
Remember how great your mouth feels after a dental cleaning
in our office? Now that the holidays
have come to a close, your teeth may be in need of a professional cleaning. Call us for a dental check-up and
cleaning. Check-ups are recommended
every 6 months unless you are experiencing a problem area in your mouth. And, if that is the case, call us as soon as
possible. Whenever you are in pain or have
a question, call us.
Now that you have these things fresh on your mind, you are
ready to take charge of spring! And you
can do so with a bright shining and CLEAN smile!
References:
Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 |
www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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