The foods you eat have a direct impact on the overall health of your teeth and gums. Snacks with sugars and starches can have a significant and negative impact on your dental health, so monitor your intake of these treats carefully.
This video discusses the effects certain snacks can have on your teeth. Sugary and starchy foods are shown to combine with the bacteria in your mouth to create acid. This acid eats away at the enamel of your teeth and increases your risk of cavities. Try to stick with healthy snacks like raw almonds, yogurt, and cheese, as these snacks provide your teeth with the calcium and phosphorus they need to stay strong. Eating fruits with high water content such as apples and pears can also help reduce acid.
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Many of us think that primary or baby teeth do not require the same level of care as adult teeth—however, maintaining your child’s oral health at an early age can help reduce the risk of a number of dental problems in the future. In addition to helping your child brush and floss their teeth properly, there are a number of oral habits you will want to watch out for.
Thumbsucking
Many infants and young children suck on their thumbs, fingers, toys, and pacifiers due to a natural reflex. While most children stop this habit by age four, children who continue to suck their thumb or a pacifier after their permanent teeth have erupted can suffer from alignment problems and various malocclusions as they grow older.
Baby Bottle Syndrome Baby Bottle Syndrome refers to a condition in which a child develops a number of cavities due to constantly drinking sugary drinks such as milk, juice, and formula. A good way to avoid this is to wipe your baby’s gums down with a soft gauze pad after each feeding or brush your child’s teeth gently with a child-sized toothbrush and water. You may also consider filling a bottle with water if your child needs it to sleep.
Chewing Habits
You will want to take notice of any odd chewing or biting habits that your child is exhibiting as these may be signs of oral malocclusions—including overbite, underbite, crossbite, open bite, misplaced midline, crowding, and spacing. Catching these conditions early on will not only reduce orthodontic treatment time but can also decrease the risk of additional complications and jawbone issues.
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Traditionally, orthodontic care has been associated with pediatric dentistry, but more and more adults are seeking orthodontic treatments as technology improves to offer better aesthetics and patient comfort. Invisalign is one treatment responsible for changing the minds of many adult patients about orthodontics—Invisalign is unlike any conventional system for straightening the teeth and correcting issues of misalignment in the bite. Here are some of the advantages to choosing Invisalign:
Comfort and easy removal: The plastic aligners used for Invisalign orthodontics are designed to move the teeth gently, so they do not generate the uncomfortable pressure often associated with traditional braces. Plus, Invisalign aligners can be removed quickly and easily so that eating and brushing the teeth is not an inconvenience. This type of low-maintenance care is perfect for busy working professionals.
Pleasing aesthetics: When you are wearing Invisalign, most people will not even notice that you have your aligners in. The aligners are clear plastic and are custom made to be formfitting to your teeth through every stage of your orthodontic transformation. You can feel confident in your normal activities without worrying about anyone focusing on your braces. An added benefit to the clear aligners is that you can see your smile improve gradually, so you will feel better about it with every new aligner in your treatment plan.
Improved oral health: It is never too late to seek orthodontic care, because straighter teeth are easier to clean and care for. Therefore, your treatment will be beneficial to your total oral health. With Invisalign, it is easier to preserve gum health and avoid tooth decay, which are common issues with traditional braces.
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