{"id":22,"date":"2019-10-29T14:58:23","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T14:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sandylakedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2019-10-29T14:58:25","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T14:58:25","slug":"dental-hygiene-month-teeth-cleaning-in-coppell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sandylakedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/29\/dental-hygiene-month-teeth-cleaning-in-coppell\/","title":{"rendered":"Adopt These 5 Practices For National Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sandylakedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_170558205__1572361195_86775-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person brushing their teeth\" class=\"wp-image-23\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sandylakedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_170558205__1572361195_86775-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sandylakedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_170558205__1572361195_86775-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sandylakedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_170558205__1572361195_86775.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In\n2009, dental hygienists dubbed October as National Dental Hygiene Month, a time\ndedicated for patients to get a teeth cleaning in Coppell and tweak their at-home\nroutines to optimize their health. It\u2019s strategically placed in the same month\nas Halloween, right before the holidays roll around. This time of year, your\nintake of sugars and carbohydrates may increase with all the family gatherings\nand festivities you\u2019ll be attending. This makes it important to stick to a\nthorough routine that reduces your risk of developing oral health problems. Read\non to learn five oral hygiene practices to incorporate into your daily life to\noptimize your health from your children\u2019s dentist in Coppell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgrade to a Water Flosser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/articles\/2016-05-02\/how-many-americans-floss-their-teeth\">survey<\/a>\nof Americans found that over 37 percent of people floss their teeth less than once\nevery day. The American Dental Association recommends flossing every day to\nkeep your teeth and gums healthy. If you\u2019re one of the people who frequently\nskips this part of your routine because it\u2019s difficult, or you have a hard time\nmaneuvering the floss, you might want to try a water flosser. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterpik.com\/oral-health\/pro\/clinical-research\/Goyal-Waterpik-vs-String-Floss-for-Plaque-Removal-2013\/\">clinical\nstudy<\/a> found that they are 29 percent more effective at removing plaque than\nregular dental floss and can reduce your risk of developing gingivitis. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintain a Nutritious Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often don\u2019t associate their diet with their oral\nhealth. However, the more processed foods high in sugars and carbohydrates that\nyou eat, the higher your risk of developing gum disease and cavities. Try\nsubstituting healthy fibrous vegetables as midday snacks. These help naturally\nbrush away lodged plaque and food debris from your mouth when you chew them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Your Dentist for a Checkup and Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandylakedentistry.com\/cleanings-and-checkups.html\">Professional\npreventive dental care<\/a> is a vital part of keeping up with your oral\nhygiene. Your dentist in Coppell is specially trained to spot the early signs\nof problems and treat them before they get worse. This can help you avoid tartar\nbuildup and needing costly and invasive dental treatments like root canals and\nperiodontal therapy. They also have advanced tools that can spot problems that\nare invisible to the naked eye, like impacted wisdom teeth and tooth\ninfections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rinse With Antibacterial Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Antibacterial mouthwash is an underutilized hygiene tool\nthat can keep oral bacteria from wreaking havoc on your mouth. Rinsing daily\ncan make your breath minty fresh and prevent cavities and gum disease from\ndeveloping. If the rinse with alcohol is too strong for you, try one without it\u2014it\u2019ll\nbe much gentler on your oral tissues and still help protect your teeth and gums.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Sticky Sweets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweets are an essential part of all holidays, from Halloween\ncandy to pumpkin pie and fancy chocolates, there\u2019s no arguing that it\u2019s all delicious.\nIf you have a sweet tooth, you don\u2019t have to completely eliminate treats for\nthe next few months. Instead, try avoiding sticky ones that attach themselves to\nyour teeth and don\u2019t naturally dissolve when you drink water or produce saliva.\nThese are hard to remove and can increase your risk of developing cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you follow these five oral hygiene practices for the\nholidays, you\u2019ll be making all the dental hygienists that dubbed October as\nNational Dental Hygiene Month proud. You\u2019ll also be keeping your pearly whites\nhappy and healthy, so you can enjoy them for decades to come! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sandy Lake Dental &amp; Orthodontics, we have five\nexperienced dentists on our team. Each of our professionals enjoys treating\npatients of all ages and giving them the tools and knowledge they need to\noptimize their oral health. Each dentist also offers a different specialty,\nallowing us to provide high-quality preventive dental care, including orthodontic\nservices, implants, and even wisdom tooth extractions. For questions or to\nschedule a routine checkup and cleaning for your family, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandylakedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 972-393-7348.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2009, dental hygienists dubbed October as National Dental Hygiene Month, a time dedicated for patients to get a teeth cleaning in Coppell and tweak their at-home routines to optimize their health. It\u2019s strategically placed in the same month as Halloween, right before the holidays roll around. 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