During the summer, you and your family may be more likely to indulge in sugary snacks and drinks, and you may also become a little lax on your brushing and flossing routine. But our team can provide tips for avoiding the onset of tooth decay during the summer! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about avoiding cavities!
The Link Between the Summer and Tooth Decay
During the summer break, kids tend to get bored with their downtime and may snack more than usual. Usually, they prefer snacks high in sugar and starch, such a candies, cookies, and chips. Even their beverage choices tend to have lots of sugar, such as energy drinks, sports drinks, and sodas. This increases the risk of tooth decay, especially if your kids become forgetful about their brushing and flossing habits. Being active outdoors can also increase the risk of dry mouth, and this combined with sugary food and drinks is a recipe for cavities. But adults can also face these same risks during the summer!
Better Brushing and Flossing Habits
One way to really protect your smile is to ensure that you and each member of your family continue to brush and floss regularly. You should do so in the morning and then again before bed for at least two minutes. Each time, be sure you use a toothbrush with soft bristles and a toothpaste with fluoride, so you avoid damaging enamel or gums, and you also strengthen your enamel. Everyone also needs to floss in the evening before they brush that second time, which removes the trapped bits of food caught between the teeth, beyond the reach of a toothbrush. This is essential for smiles of all ages!
See Us for a Checkup and Cleaning
Summer is also a great time to schedule a checkup and cleaning with our team. You and your family can see us without worrying about missing classes or afterschool activities. We can conduct an exam and if we find issues like tooth decay, we can offer treatment. In the same sitting, we will clean the teeth to remove all plaque and tartar from the smile, which helps lower the risk of halitosis, teeth stains, cavities, and gingivitis.
If you have any questions about how our team will help safeguard your smile this summer, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, then contact our team today to learn more.
Dental Impressions Offers Treatment to Protect Smiles
We want to offer care to help your smile stay free of tooth decay all summer long. To schedule your appointment to improve your oral health, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
