It’s back to school season, which means that if you’re a student you’re probably buying school supplies to get ready for the coming academic year. However, there’s another kind of exam that you may want to think about—your next dental exam.
Thankfully, improving your oral health is considerably easier than getting straight As. With just a few minor changes, you can do a lot to better your smile. Here are a few things you can do to ace your next dental exam.
Brush Up on Your Dental Hygiene
Of course, one of the most important things you can do if you want to improve your oral health is to keep up with your dental hygiene. Just going through life day-to-day causes buildup of bacteria on the teeth, which increases your risk for gum disease and tooth decay.
To keep cavities at bay, be sure that you’re brushing your teeth twice a day, floss every day, and make use of mouthwash. Now that you’re busy with school work, you may even want to invest in a travel dental kit so that you can keep your teeth clean on the go.
Calculate What to Eat
Of course, you can make the work of dental hygiene considerably easier by adjusting what it is you eat in the first place. While bacterial buildup is inevitable, some foods are better at feeding those bacteria than others.
It’s generally better to avoid sticky sweets than can glom onto the teeth and feed bacteria. Moreover, starchy snacks are also easily broken down into simple sugars, which can make them problematic for your teeth as well.
Make More Frequent Trips to the Dentist
Generally speaking, the more often you make it to the dentist, the better those dental exams will go. Just as dental cleanings can be a little bit tougher if you haven’t had one in a while, the opposite is also true.
If you’re nervous about a dental cleaning, that’s all the more reason to go often. You’ll be able to see that they aren’t as scary as you might have thought, and that they’ll only get easier if you make them a habit.
About Our Practice
At Sound Dentistry, we’re a practice that lives up to our namesake. We believe that every patient deserves efficient, high quality dental care so our team is deeply dedicated to ensuring that you get everything that you need to feel your best. We are a team of experts who make use of the latest techniques in dental medicine to make the care that we provide as efficient as it can be.
If you have any questions about preventive care, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (508) 996-6777.