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Don't Let Dieting Impact Your Oral Health

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Don't Let Dieting Impact Your Oral Health

Like many people who need to lose a few pounds, I try diet after diet in an attempt to find one that finally works for me. I learned the hard way that I need to make sure any diet will not harm my teeth, even if it does help me lose a few pounds. I learned this lesson when following a grapefruit diet. There are many versions of this, but the version I tried had me eat a grapefruit alone several times each day. It was supposed to suppress my appetite. I helped keep me from munching on unhealthy snacks, but the acid in the fruit took a toll on my tooth enamel and I quickly started getting lots of cavities. I created this blog to remind people that change up their diets often to make sure the foods they are eating are not harming their teeth.

Dental Tips That Will Safeguard Your Kids' Oral Health

12 March 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Everybody in this world cares for their children. This is the reason why one as a parent has to mind about his/her kids' dental health. The following are some of the ways through which you can help to take care of your children's oral health.

Set an Example

This means that you should practice what you preach. If your children see that you are religious in brushing and flossing your teeth, it won't be hard for them to adopt the practice as they will see the consistency in you.

Be the Supervisor

Brush your teeth two to three times daily and teach your children to do the same. One should observe how their kids are brushing their teeth. If they are doing it improperly, you should show them how to do it well. In order to make sure that they get it right, you should buy them the right soft bristle toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste.

Introduce the Flossing Culture

Flossing regularly is advisable. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, so it is important for kids to be taught not only how to floss but also how to do it regularly so that they can get rid of the plaque between their teeth. Remember if the plaque is not removed, it leads to the formation of tartar, which is hard to remove unless you see a dentist.

Watch What they Eat

Oral health is affected by the diet that you and your kids eat. It is necessary to teach your kids what it means to have a balanced diet. It is also highly advisable that you encourage them to eat vegetables and fruits. While encouraging them about eating healthy meals, you should discourage the consumption of junk and sugary foods at the same time.

Take them to a Dentist Regularly

Last but not least, take your kids to the dentist for regular checkups and cleanups. This is important, as the dentist will look out for potential oral problems that can cause your child so much discomfort if left unaddressed. With a dental plan, it could be more affordable to go for checkups and cleanups.

It's also important for you to emphasize on the use of toothpaste that contains fluoride. This will be helpful in preventing cavities. However, you should ensure that only a small amount of toothpaste is used. You should also make sure that the kids do not swallow toothpaste, and that they rinse with lots of water after brushing.

If you're looking for a children's dentist in your area, visit Brit E. Bowers, DDS.