Summer is here. Whether you’re planning the trip of a lifetime or a relaxing staycation, ensuring good oral health is important. Below are some easy dental health tips to help you maintain healthy teeth and gums this summer.
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Get Up To Date with Your Dental Checkups
Keeping up with your dental checkups can help avoid or minimize the risk of dental emergencies, especially if you intend to travel. This is especially important if you have noticed one or two problems with your teeth. Getting on top of the problem can prevent it from worsening and causing discomfort or pain.
Regular dental checkups in Newcastle are an easy and cost-effective way to maintain optimal oral health. If you haven’t seen a dentist for a while, book a checkup at West Bowmanville Family Dental.
Our dentist can check your teeth and gums to ensure no dental problems are likely to interfere with any summer plans. If we discover anything, we can provide a custom treatment plan and explain all your options clearly.
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Have Your Teeth Cleaned Professionally
Most people benefit from hygiene appointments in Newcastle every six months. These visits allow our dental hygiene team to clean your teeth professionally, removing plaque and tartar buildup.
The result helps you maintain healthy teeth and gums more easily, leaving you with beautifully fresh breath and teeth that look just that bit brighter than before.
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Don’t Forget to Pack Your Toothbrush
If you are going away, remember to pack your dental kit. It can be tricky to find your favourite brand of toothpaste away from home. If you intend to travel long-haul, pack a toothbrush and travel-size toothpaste in your hand luggage so you can freshen up wherever you are.
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Remember to Stick to a Regular Dental Care Routine
When you’re on vacation, skipping brushing and flossing regularly is easy. Unless it’s impossible, stick to your regular routine as it will help protect your teeth and gums and freshen your breath.
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Stay Well Hydrated
Good hydration is essential for oral health as it helps your body manufacture plenty of saliva, washing away some harmful bacteria and food particles. Ideally, choose plain water for optimal hydration. Some popular beverages can be extremely sugary, and sipping on these regularly can harm your teeth.
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Wear a Sports Mouthguard
If your summer plans involve sports or other activities where you could take a blow to the mouth, ask us about custom sports mouthguards in Courtice. These are made to fit comfortably over your teeth and gums, providing maximum protection while you enjoy your activities.
A custom mouthguard can help prevent more serious injuries to teeth, gums, and jaws. It can also help you avoid costly restorative dental bills, not to mention a great deal of heartache.
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Try to Choose Tooth-Friendly Foods
During the summer, all sorts of different foods and beverages are available to tempt your taste buds. It’s great to get adventurous, but try to eat mindfully.
Eating sugary or acidic foods continually throughout the day can damage your teeth. These foods erode your tooth enamel and can eventually cause cavities.
Instead, try to choose fresh fruit in season to snack on between meals, crunchy veggies, and hummus or yogurt-based dips. Cheese is another good option as it contains calcium and protein. Chewing on hard cheese can help disrupt harmful cavity-causing bacteria.
If you have a dental emergency, remember we are here to help. Our friendly dental team can arrange for you to see a dentist as soon as possible or soon after you return from vacation.