Before
Classes Start…
It’s almost that time again….the
2013/2014 Academic year is closely approaching!
Whether it’s the returning K-12 or college-bound, starting off the year
on the right foot can set the tone for the entire year. Make it a great start by ensuring your teeth
and gums are healthy!
Why
are check-ups important? Our hygiene
visits & checkups are so much more than just a “cleaning” of your teeth and
an oral cancer screening; it’s a full examination of your head & neck and
how all the components work together.
Not only will this help you maintain a healthy smile, but also help
identify and treat potential dental problems early before they become
painful, more complicated, and often times more expensive to treat.
Dental
pain is something no one should need to deal with, especially during the school
year! Share our pro-active approach, and
give your student the best start possible!
A
few simple yet helpful tips….
þ “Be an informed consumer…read your labels:” Many
popular sport and vitamin drinks contain not only high amounts of sugar (corn
syrup, sucrose, etc), but can also be deceivingly acidic…both of which,
especially combined can be detrimental to your teeth.
þ “Frequency, not necessarily quantity:” With everything in moderation of course, consider
downing your drink rather than sipping on it all day. Diluting or rinsing your mouth with water
after drinking those sugary &/or acidic drinks also helps minimize their
negative effects on your teeth.
þ
“Saliva
is good:” Chewing gum helps
stimulate saliva, which is a natural protector from cavities. Just make sure the gum is sugar-free or
contains xylitol, a sugar alcohol, which acts to sweeten the gum, yet helps
prevent tooth decay.
þ “Sports—play smart:” Did you know that sports-related
injuries knock out 2 million teeth each year?
Make sure you or your student is best protected with a sports
mouth-guard.
