28 January 2016

Don't Let Your Teeth Rot! Expert Dental Health Tips

If you’re like most people, you really don’t enjoy going to the dentist. You might even put it off a whole lot longer than your Brooklyn NY dentist would recommend. Over time, not caring for your teeth can cause some real damage though.

While going to the dentist is something that you absolutely must do, there are other ways to care for your teeth – things that you can do on your own. Follow our guide to help ensure proper dental health for your whole life.

Avoid Soda

Soda is one of those beverages that a lot of us drink, but the fact is, we really don’t need it to survive. We just like the way it tastes and it’s one of the most convenient purchases these days.

The problem is that soda that contains sugar can rip right through the enamel in your teeth. Drinking too much can lead to serious tooth decay over time. Diet soda isn’t much better though, as the sweeteners and high carbonation level can damage teeth as well.

Believe it or not, you’re actually better off sticking with coffee or tea instead of drinking soda on a regular basis. They aren’t ideal for your teeth, but they don’t wreak the same amount of havoc that a regular or diet soda can.

Best of all though is still water. It’s also the healthiest for your body.


Rinse After Coffee

Even if you are able to give up soda because you just don’t drink that much of it, or through sheer force of will, you may find that it’s nearly impossible to give up coffee. For most people, coffee is the first thing they think about in the morning, and getting the day started without it is downright miserable.

Instead of trying to quit coffee for good, try this one simple tip from the dentists. When you’re done with your morning coffee, go ahead and rinse with some clean water – even right from the tap. Spit it out when you’re done.

Why does this work? Well, it doesn’t entirely remove acids from the coffee from your mouth, but it does help to get rid of some. Those acids on your teeth are what create stains, and those are what you’re trying to prevent.

Get a cup of water with each cup of coffee from now on and your teeth will thank you.

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