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Healthy Smile Holiday

Keep a Healthy Smile with Dental Health Resolutions

If you’re looking for ways to have healthier teeth in the new year, we’ve got you covered! Our Brighton cosmetic dentists are highly trained in all things that have to do with healthy teeth. Maybe you already have healthy teeth, but if you’re looking for ways to be healthier take some of the tips & tricks from our Brighton cosmetic dentists!

 

  1. Brush your twice a day – This may come as obvious to most, but sometimes it can be forgotten. Brushing your teeth twice daily helps prevent gum disease and keeps your teeth clean and happy. Make sure you’re brushing your teeth properly – our Boston cosmetic dentists recommend using soft bristles and paying attention to the gum line.
  2. Floss your teeth daily – Again, this may come as obvious to some but flossing can oftentimes be forgotten. At a bare minimum you should be flossing once a day, but our Brighton cosmetic dentists recommend that you floss twice a day to ensure your teeth are kept healthy.
  3. Avoid sodas and sugary drinks – Avoiding drinks with high sugar content is extremely beneficial to your teeth according to our Brookline cosmetic dentists. Over time, drinks with high sugar content can cause cavities and erode your enamel which can make for some pretty painful times. It’s okay to enjoy these drinks once in a while but they shouldn’t be a part of your daily routine for healthy teeth!
  4. Brush your tongue – Your teeth and gums are important for a perfect smile but your tongue holds a lot of bacteria that needs to be cleaned, Your tongue is actually home to the most bacteria in your mouth so making sure to brush your tongue should be a part of your daily dental routine!
  5. Change your toothbrush – If you’re using a non-electric toothbrush make sure you change it every three months, and buy a new one. If you’re using an electric toothbrush, make sure you change the head every three months to avoid the growth or harmful bacteria and keep your mouth healthy.
  6. Schedule regular check ups – Our Brookline cosmetic dentists also do check ups, we recommend that you get your teeth cleaned by a professional dentist every six months as a preventative measure. Scheduling regular check ups with your Brookline Dentist can ensure that you keep your teeth in optimal shape.
  7. Stop Smoking – We all know how bad smoking is for your health, but did you know how bad it is for your teeth? It can have as harmful effects on your mouth as it can on the rest of your body. Smoking is associated with many harmful risks, our Brookline Cosmetic Dentists recommend that you quit smoking.
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The Best and Worst Foods For Your Teeth

The Best and Worst Foods For Your Teeth

So you just got your new Rapid Braces and you’re now ready to enjoy your six-month smile! Did you know that there are some great foods for your teeth along with some pretty bad ones? Here is a list of the best and words foods that you can eat with your new Six Month Smile!

Cheese – We all know how much everyone loves cheese, but now it comes with added benefits! It’s great for your teeth! Cheese is high in calcium which protects your bones, and your new smile will thank you for eating extra cheese. Cheese also raises the PH balance in your mouth which sounds a little odd but studies have shown that it reduces your risk of tooth decay significantly – so eat up!

Greens – As with most healthy food list greens usually find their way on there somehow. Not only are greens great for your overall health but they’re fantastic for your smile! They are high in calcium, folic acid and vitamin B which is the perfect combination of a strong and glowing six-month smile!

Yogurt – The cousin of cheese, yogurt is extremely high in protein and calcium which is essential for a healthy and glowing smile. Yogurt is actually very high in bacteria but it’s healthy bacteria! Called probiotics the healthy bacteria destroys the bad bacteria and helps protect against gum disease and tooth decay.

Ice – A lot of us are guilty of chewing on ice, but this is one of the worst things that you can do and your new six-month smile will not thank you for it. Chewing on hard objects such as ice can make it very easy for dental injury and the need for emergency room visits.

Citrus – We all love citrus as it’s full of Vitamin C and the sourness of citrus is enjoyed on many different foods and in drinks but too much citrus can be a really bad thing for your new six-month smile. The acidity in the citrus can actually wear away at your enamel and leave you with very sensitive teeth. So eat and drink your citrus in moderation!

Alcohol – Alcohol should always be used responsibly and in moderation but did you know that it can actually be very harmful to your smile? Drinking too much alcohol causes dehydration which leads to dry mouth which leads to a very unpleasant time for your smile! Being dehydrated and adding dry mouth on top of it can have very harmful effects on your smile such as gum disease, tooth decay, oral infections and potentially mouth cancer if the alcohol is drank excessively.

Taking care of your new six-month smile is easy if you eat healthily and eat bad things in moderation. Your smile will last you a lifetime if you put in the proper care and have regular dental check-ups with Rapid Braces! Remember to eat healthily and be aware of what you’re putting inside of your body!

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