If you currently have healthy teeth, do not take them for granted. Maintaining excellent oral health is a long-term commitment, but it will minimize the chances of cavities, tooth decay, oral cancer, and other serious health complications.
The Food You Eat Impacts Oral Health
Diet has a large influence on your oral health, as the texture of the foods and the nutrients inside have a direct connection with oral health. For example, eating too many sugary foods can dissolve enamel and lead to cavities.
To strengthen and repair your enamel, incorporate essential nutrients for teeth and oral health, such as calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus into your diet.
Your Lifestyle Can Put You At Risk
Daily habits can either strengthen or worsen your oral health. If you are brushing and flossing daily, you are minimizing your chances of cavities and maintaining excellent oral health.
However, if you rarely brush and floss or are a smoker, you put yourself at a much higher risk of tooth decay, oral cancer, and gingivitis.
Finally, if you have been avoiding the dentist or orthodontist, you are not doing all you can to support your oral health. Even if you are maintaining excellent oral habits, certain conditions such as cavities and jaw/teeth malocclusion can only be fixed through orthodontics or with the help of a professional dentist.
At Dr. B. Hicks Orthodontist, our team provides compassionate and honest care for all our patients. We work to help you maintain good oral health and minimize your risks.
The Hicks orthodontic practice has been around for over 40 years, with Bryan Hicks taking over for his father. Dr. Hicks works hard to give his patients extraordinary outcomes from their orthodontic treatment.
If you have any questions about this article or need to talk to someone in the office, give us a call at (604) 922-0111.
