Not everyone loves going to the dentist. I know some of you may find this strange but really there are people you dread sitting in that chair and having their teeth cleaned. Often the dreaded dentist asks you a billion questions about your bleeding gums and flossing habits. Who wants to lie to them, not me? The dentist doesn’t have to be a dreadful place. In fact, many offices now specialize in techniques that allow patients to fully relax. Patients can watch TV, listen to music, or enjoy incense all in the name of getting people back into the dentist. Starting good habits when a person is young is key. If you grow up knowing it is a necessary step in your health you will be more apt to continue on the road to a healthy lifestyle. What ever your excuse now is the time to get in. Dentists can tell so much about your health from the state of your mouth. It is as important as a yearly physical. Below are some tips for healthy teeth. Follow these and going to the dentist will soon become less of a chore and instead be something you look forward to.
The first suggestion I have is fairly easy. Go to the store and purchase that kid friendly mouthwash. It has the ability to stain the areas on your teeth that have plaque build up. This is a great tool to begin with. You will want to brush and floss your teeth and again rinse with the mouthwash. You should see big improvement. Everyday it is important to try and keep up a routine where you brush and floss at least once a day, two times is even more favorable and recommended by most family dentists.
Another tip is to purchase a timer. Dentists recommend brushing for a full 2 minutes. This can seem like an eternity so it is best to have a way to measure the time so that you don’t skip out on valuable minutes each day. Four minutes a day is really only such a small fraction of your day and it could save you hours in the dentist’s office later.
Don’t brush too hard. That only leads to gum bleeding. Over brushing causes serious gum issues so just be consistent. A moderate brushing twice a day will sufficient. Otherwise you will end up with gums that recede and become sensitive to brush.
If you know the dentist is a place of stress for you bring a friend. Sometimes having someone to talk with and keep you calm really helps ease the anxiety. Another option is to bring a fidget so that you can keep your mind occupies with something other then what is going on in your mouth.
Drink bottled water with a fluoride treatment in it and avoid eating too much sugar. Use products to brush your teeth that contain fluoride and other products to strength your teeth and build healthy gums. Remember to also see the dentist every six months and replace your tooth brush every three. All of this will ease any dental problems you may be concerned with and get you on the road to a healthy smile.
A dentist visit should be an experience that you leave feeling good about. Your family dentist will do everything they can to make the experience one that is more enjoyable so that your teeth stay health and you keep making repeat visits. Mention to them your issues and give the dentist the opportunity to fix the anxiety you are feeling. In the long run you will save time and money by keeping up on the health of your mouth.