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Monday & Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 6pm
Thursday & Friday: 8am - 5pm
HEALTHY TEETH TIPS
Bacteria bury themselves in your enamel and build colonies that eventually transform into your teeth’s enemy plaque.
Plaque acts like a magnet, attracting sugars from the foods you eat, which in turn welcomes the bacteria that harm your teeth. Bacteria release an acid that eats through your enamel and causes decay.
If left unchecked, the damage won’t stop there. Harmful bacteria can increase your risks of oral cancer, respiratory ailments, diabetes and even heart disease. That’s why it’s your job to pick up a brush and help defend your teeth from harmful bacteria.
A dental check-up every three-six months is recommended.
BRUSHING TIPS
Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle against your gum-line. Carefully brush the bottom of your gums--where your teeth and gums meet all the way to your chewing surface. Be sure to use short strokes, and most importantly -- DONT BRUSH TOO HARD! Doing so can lead to tooth sensitivity, and even receding gums.
Short sweeping strokes are recommended for cleaning your chewing surface. It’s important that you tip your brush bristles in order to clean the pits and crevices of your teeth. Crevices can house plaque and bacteria.
Cleaning your upper and lower front teeth is made easy by holding your toothbrush vertically -- using back and forth motions.
Brush that tongue! Your tongue harbors harmful bacteria that can easily be removed by brushing your tongue with a forward sweeping motion.
Some things to remember:
Brush your teeth twice a day for AT LEAST 2 minutes.
Change out your toothbrush at least every 3-4 months. Old toothbrushes can develop harmful bacteria.
Use a 45-degree angle when brushing around your gum-line.
Clean the crevices of your teeth well––use short sweeping motions.
Remember, don’t brush too hard!
Don’t forget to brush your tongue!
Electric toothbrushes are highly recommended.
SWEETS AND YOUR TEETH
Many of us know that sugar is one of the main causes of tooth decay. What you may or may not know is that decay has less to do with the amount of sugar you eat, and more to do with how and when it’s consumed.
Consuming sugar throughout the day exposes your teeth to dangerous acids that can break down your enamel. Your saliva plays a huge role in the defense of your mouth. It’s especially harmful to consume sugar before you go to bed, due to lack of saliva production.
Here are a few tips for you to remember:
Brush after you eat. If you can’t do so, rinse your mouth with water, or chew sugarless gum.
If your going to snack -- eat foods with little sugar (veggies, yogurt, cheese, etc.)
Avoid sugary foods between meals.
Don’t eat sugary foods before bed.