Supporting a lifetime of smiling with these tooth-friendly tips
Good dental hygiene is about more than brushing and flossing. Brushing your teeth properly matters, and you should also include the other services offered at Scott and Derry Dental Care in Milton, Ontario, in your healthy oral care routine. Together, we can keep decay at bay!
What are some tips for everyone?
Yes, we are happy to provide general tips. However, during recall appointments, Dr. Jameela Jifri and associates will also offer personal guidance regarding your situation and needs. Regardless of health status, everyone can benefit from brushing at least twice daily. Brush thoroughly. Set your watch or phone for two minutes each time you brush if you have to, and be sure to brush any areas that harbor bacteria besides the teeth (such as the tongue’s surface). All of us should also floss daily. If you have tight spaces between teeth, we recommend floss threaders or interdental brushes as alternatives to standard floss.
Are there some foods that can help my mouth?
Certainly! The foods and drinks that you consume can help or hamper the health of your teeth and gums. Grocery choices to limit include those that are heavy on sugars and starches, such as fruit juices that contain sneaky amounts of sugar, or snacks like chips/crisps and pretzels. Also, keep the acidic drinks and foods to a minimum. Sodas and energy drinks are some of the worst offenders here. For tooth-friendly foods, think instead of crunchy and nutritious options. A few good choices are apples, celery, and carrots, which can act as “cleansers” due to their fibrous nature. Some foods can also help counteract the acids in beverages, such as sodas; cheese, yogurt, milk, and sugar-free gums neutralize highly acidic grocery staples.
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If I do all of the above at home, do I really have to visit the dentist, too?
Yes! We offer services that cannot be performed “DIY.” Notably, during recall appointments, Dr. Jifri has the tools to identify problems with your mouth early on – at the stage before they cause noticeable damage. Without this intervention, you might think your teeth and gums are fine, but they aren’t. Without treatment, the underlying problem would get bigger. Also, these routine appointments include professional prophylaxis, which is just the medical way of referring to an in-office cleaning. This cleaning involves removing substances that do not budge with a standard toothbrush or floss, like plaque build-up that hardens to form tartar or calculus. The teeth are also polished or “buffed” to produce a smooth surface. Plaque and other nasties are less likely to stick to these smooth surfaces.
Why should I choose Scott and Derry Dental Care for my regular visits?
The above services are fundamental to all patients and recall appointments; however, Dr. Jifri also offers professional preventative services like fluoride therapy, dental sealants, and oral appliances (like nightguards for teeth grinding). With so many different ways to keep or restore the health of your mouth, we can protect against tooth loss and support a lifetime of smiling. If it’s been over six months since your last dental visit or you are worried about your mouth, phone our team in Milton, ON today at (855) 438-4999.
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