The new year will hopefully bring many new opportunities, new friends, and new reasons to continue feeling excited for the future. Hopefully, one thing the new year will NOT bring is cavity trouble. Your Rochester, MN dentist can help you protect yourself when you come in for routine dental exams. These visits can protect you against gum disease, against tooth decay, and other familiar oral health troubles. You should certainly see your dentist as an ally in your fight to avoid problems with your teeth. With that said, you also need to do your part to guard yourself against decay. Your behaviors on an average day can help you control your cavity risk, and maintain a great smile throughout 2019 and beyond.
1. Look For Ways To Make Your Meals And Snacks Healthier
It can be surprisingly tough to avoid sugary, starchy foods, especially when you have to eat on the go. With that said, you can protect your smile by finding those changes that are easier to introduce. For instance, plan to take snacks to work, rather than rely on what you can purchase. You can also cut back on sugar by replacing soft drinks and other sugary beverages with water.
2. Take More Time To Brush And Floss
Take time to properly floss and brush your teeth every day. The time matters – you should be confident that you have thoroughly removed plaque and food debris from every surface of teeth. If you try to save time by brushing more forcefully, you can end up wearing down your enamel, and actually making your cavity risk higher!
3. Keep Up With Regular Dental Checkups
Your dentist will be on the lookout for any signs of tooth decay during a routine dental exam. Early detection can lead to the early discovery and treatment of a cavity. Your regular dental cleanings also offer valuable protection, as you can have harmful agents like plaque and tartar cleared away, meaning they no longer pose a threat to your smile.
Talk To Calcagno Cosmetic And Family Dentistry Can Help You Prevent Cavities
Calcagno Cosmetic and Family Dentistry can help you spend the next year, and beyond, free from cavity troubles. If you have not already, make sure you have routine care set for 2019. To schedule a consultation, please call (507) 281-3659. Dr. Gilly Calcagno and our team welcome patients from Rochester, MN, as well as Red Wing, St. Charles, Winona, Farmington, Austin, and all other surrounding communities.
