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Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Smile ……

As the summer heat fills the air and fireworks light up the night sky, it can only mean one thing – the Fourth of July is here! This annual celebration of independence brings people together for barbecues, parades, and family gatherings.

In honor of the holiday, we wanted to enlighten our patients with some fascinating and fun dental facts related to the Fourth of July!

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What Actually Happens at a Dental Checkup?

Regular dental checkups are an essential part of maintaining good oral health. While most of us visit the dentist twice a year for these appointments, life can get in the way sometimes.

It is important to make it a priority to visit your dentist for a check-in every six months. And since it’s June (six months from the start of the year), we thought it was the perfect time to remind you. 🙂

We are also going to take you behind the scenes and shed light on the important procedures that take place during a typical dental checkup!

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Smile Brighter with Foods that Polish Tooth Enamel

Bright pearly whites start with proper dental hygiene and routine dental checkups, but did you know there are also natural ways that you can whiten tooth enamel?

It’s true!

Eating certain foods can actually assist with whitening your teeth naturally.

Check out this list of seven foods and drinks that you can (and should!) include in your diet to polish your tooth enamel without even trying.

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Take Care of Your Tongue For Optimal Oral Health

When talking about oral health, the teeth and gums always seem to be the main focal point – and they should be because they are important components. But, there is more to your mouth than just your teeth and gums.

In fact, one of the most important organs in your entire body is the tongue. Crown Dental is here to offer you some fun and interesting facts about our tongues, so we can all appreciate the huge role that it plays in our oral health.

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Water Works: Hydration for Optimal Oral Health

Hydration is important for a number of reasons: it regulates your body temperature, keeps joints lubricated, prevents infection, gets rid of waste, ensures organs function properly, gives your skin a healthy glow, and delivers nutrients to your cells.

Aside from all the benefits proper hydration offers your general health, most people don’t realize the significance proper hydration has on oral health.

Oral Health

It’s April! Let’s Observe Oral Cancer Awareness Month

As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Did you also know that April is designated as Oral Cancer Awareness Month? This year marks the 23rd official observance.

At Crown Dental, we want to do our part to promote awareness about oral cancer and urge our patients to prioritize their oral health and consistent care.

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Why Should You Use Mouthwash?

We already know the lasting effects of not brushing your teeth include plaque build-up, bacteria infestations, and bad breath. We also know the value of proper flossing, especially when paired with thorough toothbrushing. The third step is the most simple and perfect way to round out your optimal at-home oral care. Check out why mouthwash might be the not-so-secret ingredient your mouth is missing…

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What is a Cavity?

What do sugary or sticky foods, acidic drinks, and inadequate brushing all have in common? They represent some of the major causes that will land you in the dentist’s chair due to a cavity.

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Smile Showdown: Water Flosser vs. String Floss

“Have you been flossing?”

It’s the question that makes most of us squirm in a dentist’s chair. But why? Sure, it is not the most glamorous activity you will do in a day but it just may be the most beneficial!

Oral Health

What Happens When You Don’t Brush Your Teeth?

Sure, it’s probably happened to all of us. For one reason or another, we didn’t brush our teeth. Maybe we rushed out the door in the morning and simply forgot. Or, we finally nodded off after another sleepless night with a new baby and tucked in without taking care of our teeth first. Whatever the cause, the question is: what happens when we forget to brush our teeth?

Just like most important things in life, it’s all about timing… the longer you go without brushing, the greater the risk to your oral health.

Keeping Bacteria in Balance

Colgate published research done by the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, which determined that the human mouth is home to more than 300 unique types of bacteria. Brushing keeps those bacteria away from your teeth and sensitive gum line. Failure to brush lets the bacteria feast on forgotten food debris in between your teeth, specifically sugars. Eventually, these bacteria build up, leaving a bad taste and smell in your mouth at best and tooth decay at worst.

Wait, there’s more. One night — maybe even two or three — of skipped or forgotten brushing might not amount to much, aside from people avoiding conversation with you. More than that can actually cause bone and tissue damage around your teeth, which means you’ll be spending more quality time in the dentist’s chair.

Check out our infographic for even greater — and grosser! — details on the timeline of trouble you’ll be in the longer you go without brushing your teeth.

Infographic showing a timeline of what happens when you don't brush your teeth.

Don’t forget, brushing is important and so is flossing. According to the team at Colgate, “When you don’t floss, you’re at risk for two major dental issues in your mouth: Gingivitis, and cavities between your teeth. Without flossing, you are not able to remove dental plaque buildup.”

Even the best dental habits need professional support from time to time. Ensure that you’re scheduling a teeth cleaning appointment every six months. Can’t remember the last time you had a proper teeth cleaning?

Contact us and we’ll schedule your appointment at a time most convenient for you!

Category: <span>Oral Health</span>

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Smile ……

What Actually Happens at a Dental Checkup?

Smile Brighter with Foods that Polish Tooth Enamel

Take Care of Your Tongue For Optimal Oral Health

Water Works: Hydration for Optimal Oral Health

It’s April! Let’s Observe Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Why Should You Use Mouthwash?

What is a Cavity?

Smile Showdown: Water Flosser vs. String Floss

What Happens When You Don’t Brush Your Teeth?

Keeping Bacteria in Balance

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