5 Tips to Get Your Smile Back on Track
Posted 10-05-2015 at 08:47 AM by DavidRaonic
The summer, filled with beach days and weekend getaways, has come and gone and while we're well into the fall season, the bad habits we picked up and the good ones we lost along the way can make it hard to get back into a routine.
“It's easy to fall into relaxation-mode and give in to your guilty pleasures, as our day-to-day routines become a little more flexible” says Dr. Uche Odiatu, a dentist and overall wellness expert. “Letting your guard down can lead to poor oral health habits.”
Fall marks the beginning of a new year for many with the return of early morning lunch making, stricter bedtimes and brushing twice a day. For some, transitioning into the 'new' routines can be a struggle.
To get back on track, Dr. Odiatu suggests five easy tips for better oral health:
1. Switch from ice cubes to crushed ice. While it may be refreshing in the heat, chewing ice cubes can chip or crack a tooth, as well as irritate the soft tissues in the mouth. Ice chips are much smaller and easier to consume.
2. Drink water after having snacks. It takes time for saliva to neutralize the pH levels in the mouth after you eat, and during that time, tooth enamel can be weakened. Snack on food that doesn't create an acidic environment, like unsalted nuts or cheese, and snack less often.
3. Limit the amount of soda you consume by switching to water and resist brushing immediately after drinking soft drinks as it could damage your teeth. Though it might be nice to quench your thirst with a chilled soft drink, the amount of sugar leads to tooth decay and softens the enamel.
4. Maintain regular checkups with your dental professional.
5. Invest in quality oral care tools. A power toothbrush using the latest technology like the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean improves gum health in only two weeks and gives you whiter, healthier teeth for life. Take it on the go when you travel with the USB charging travel case.
“It's easy to fall into relaxation-mode and give in to your guilty pleasures, as our day-to-day routines become a little more flexible” says Dr. Uche Odiatu, a dentist and overall wellness expert. “Letting your guard down can lead to poor oral health habits.”
Fall marks the beginning of a new year for many with the return of early morning lunch making, stricter bedtimes and brushing twice a day. For some, transitioning into the 'new' routines can be a struggle.
To get back on track, Dr. Odiatu suggests five easy tips for better oral health:
1. Switch from ice cubes to crushed ice. While it may be refreshing in the heat, chewing ice cubes can chip or crack a tooth, as well as irritate the soft tissues in the mouth. Ice chips are much smaller and easier to consume.
2. Drink water after having snacks. It takes time for saliva to neutralize the pH levels in the mouth after you eat, and during that time, tooth enamel can be weakened. Snack on food that doesn't create an acidic environment, like unsalted nuts or cheese, and snack less often.
3. Limit the amount of soda you consume by switching to water and resist brushing immediately after drinking soft drinks as it could damage your teeth. Though it might be nice to quench your thirst with a chilled soft drink, the amount of sugar leads to tooth decay and softens the enamel.
4. Maintain regular checkups with your dental professional.
5. Invest in quality oral care tools. A power toothbrush using the latest technology like the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean improves gum health in only two weeks and gives you whiter, healthier teeth for life. Take it on the go when you travel with the USB charging travel case.
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