Dental Health Week 2022: Love Your Teeth | Dentists on Vincent Leederville

Every year, the first full week of August is when Dental Health Week takes place; this year, it runs from 1 to 7.

For you to preserve your smile for life, this year’s campaign emphasises the value of loving and caring for your teeth and gums.

The four core messages of the 2022 Dental Health Week campaign and the ADA’s primary oral health messages are intended to emphasise how crucial it is to prioritise and uphold good oral health in order to preserve your teeth for life:

#1. Use fluoride toothpaste to brush your teeth twice daily

When you need to freshen up your smile after a meal, brush your teeth in the morning and before bed.

An excellent approach to improve your brushing technique is to switch to an electric toothbrush, which offers a more thorough clean than manual toothbrushes.

If the bristles are already fraying after three to four months or earlier, replace your toothbrush.

Check the instructions provided by the manufacturer if you have an electric toothbrush. And make sure you swap it out for a matching brush head, preferably one from the same manufacturer.

#2. Every day, use dental floss or interdental brushes to clean in between your teeth

Every day, ideally before brushing your teeth, floss at least once. Before brushing your teeth at night, floss to make sure there are no food particles that could interfere with your sleep.

Flossing is advised if you believe that food is lodged in your teeth.

#3. Limit added sugar intake while maintaining a healthy, balanced diet

A proper dental care regimen should include a balanced diet as a key component. Consume foods that support healthy teeth and gums.

Foods like leafy greens, almonds, yoghurt, and cheese can help strengthen your teeth and gums.

Concentrate on increasing the amount of calcium-rich items in your diet.

Lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and entire grains make up a mouth-healthy diet. When you must, munch on nuts.

In addition, you should stay away from sugary items like pop and candy. Sugary foods that adhere to your teeth, like toffee, should be avoided.

These meal options will improve the condition of your teeth and gums as well as your general health.

Speak with your Leederville dentist if you have any questions regarding particular foods. They may advise on which foods to include in your diet and which ones to exclude.

#4. Regularly visit your Leederville dentist for check-ups and preventive care

The majority of oral health issues don’t become evident to us until we start to experience discomfort, by which time harm has already been done.

Your Leederville dentist can only see the subtle early warning symptoms of problems.

Professional dental cleanings prevent decay and gum disease.

Plaque clearance not only protects against cavities but also benefits our gums. The main cause of gingivitis and gum disease, plaque buildup, makes biannual cleanings essential for gum health.

Love Your Teeth!

The best teeth you have are your natural ones. Even though dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and dental restorations are fantastic treatment options available in modern dentistry, they should only be used as a last resort.

Remember that keeping your natural teeth is a far better (and more affordable) choice.

By combining these, you can reduce your risk of developing gum disease or tooth decay. And it means spending less time receiving expensive treatments in the dentist’s chair.

Dentists on Vincent Leederville offer a child-friendly environment as we address your apprehension towards treatment.

Visit your Leederville dentist at 322 Vincent St for a consultation today!

Call us at (08) 9242 4400 or book your appointment online.

PARKING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT

There is ample car parking across the road from the practice

There are cafes and eateries within walking distance

LOCATION

Dentists on Vincent is located in Leederville, 14 min from Northbridge and only short stroll from Leederville Oval and Water Corporation