Healthy news and information from Exquisite Smiles / 2022 April Issue
While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of tooth decay, there are a few other common culprits. If you or a loved one suffer from any of the disorders listed below, we encourage you to stay on top of your oral health so that you can maintain a beautiful and healthy smile for years to come.
Diabetes can cause dry mouth, which means limited saliva production. Less saliva means it’s easier for bacteria to thrive and eat away at your enamel.
Heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can lead to acid backup from the stomach into the mouth. Acid can wear away at your enamel over time.
Celiac disease can affect the mouth before symptoms show in the gastrointestinal tract. If celiac develops as a child’s permanent teeth are erupting, the enamel can be thin, causing teeth to be yellow, brown, or patchy white.
Did you know that the number of people surpassing the age of 100 increased more than 40% between 2000 to 2014? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making it to a century relies more on lifestyle choices than good genes.
Here are a few healthy habits to incorporate into your daily life now so that you can enjoy a long, happy life.
Manage stress. Things like meditation, breathing exercises, and talking with family or friends can help.
Get a pet. Dogs positively improve certain aspects of longevity, like keeping your heart healthy as they require regular walks.
Maintain a purpose. Retirement doesn’t mean sailing off into the sunset. Find a cause you care about and continue to work toward a goal.
Eat healthy. Choose fruits and vegetables, as well as a balanced all-around diet.
Keep up with regular dental visits. As oral health is connected to overall health, we’ll make sure to catch any issues before they become big problems.
What toddler doesn’t love to have a glass of juice or other sugary drinks? While supermarket shelves are full of drinks marketed towards children as “healthy,” it’s not always the case.
Even though children eventually lose their baby teeth, it’s important to care for them to prevent future oral health problems. Here are a few tips for avoiding tooth decay in children when it comes to sneaky sugars in drinks.
• Minimise juice or fizzy drinks to just one (or none) each day.
• Dilute juice and sports drinks with water. We bet your toddler still likes the way it tastes!
• If your toddler is able to, have them use a straw. This helps keep sugar away from the teeth.
• Visit us for regular checkups. Even toddlers should be seen by us every six months!
