5 Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Healthy This Easter

Easter is almost approaching, and the stores are brimming with tempting Easter treats.

It is difficult to resist temptation, especially if you have children, and it is unrealistic to expect you not to indulge in some way.

However, with a little forethought, you may enjoy this delicious occasion without jeopardizing your pearly teeth.

Here are 5 tips on how to take care of your teeth this Easter from your Leederville dentist.

5 tips to look after your teeth this Easter

#1. Consider alternatives to chocolate

Instead of concealing a bunch of chocolate Easter eggs, why not hide plastic or card/paper eggs with a chocolate Easter egg prize after the hunt?

This means the kids may still have fun while avoiding overindulging in sweet snacks.

#2. Chew on sugar-free gum

Saliva assists in removing dirt from the nooks and crannies of your teeth and battling bacteria and foul breath in your mouth.

Chewing gum is an excellent approach to increasing saliva production in the mouth. However, while buying chewing gum, make sure it’s sugar-free.

#3. Drink plenty of water

Drink a glass of water after every sweet treat you have. The remaining sugars will be washed away by the water, which will otherwise convert into acid and cause tooth decay.

Salivary enzymes normally neutralize the acid, restoring the pH of the mouth to normal. A dry mouth also fosters the growth of germs; drinking water assists in rehydration and promotes saliva flow.

#4. Maintain oral hygiene

Even though there will be many activities to enjoy around Easter, make sure you keep to your schedule of twice-daily brushing and once-daily flossing.

It simply takes a few minutes and can help keep your teeth cavity-free.

#5. Visit your Leederville dentist regularly

While limiting sugar intake and practising good oral hygiene will help protect your family’s teeth, nothing beats regular visits with your dental team.

Your Leederville dentist can monitor the health of your teeth and gums and look for early signs of tooth decay.

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As usual, maintain good oral hygiene practice, particularly during periods of the year when tooth decay is more likely.

Dentists on Vincent wish you a nice Easter and remind you to be mindful of your teeth and enjoy wisely.

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