There is nothing that influences your smile as much as your eating habits in Lithia, Florida. Develop good eating habits and your Tampa dentist will smile down on you too. Patients in Tampa, FishHawk, and Apollo Beach would do well to follow the example of a dentist in what and how they eat.
1. Rinse after eating
Rinse your mouth with a drink of water or brush your teeth after a meal. Lithia folks who snack all day long prolong tooth exposure to sugars and food debris. Planned meals with brushing in between keeps your oral health on top.
2. Avoid sugary gum
Sugar free gum doesn’t leave sugar to break down on your teeth and spoil your hard earned healthy gums. If you are one of the many Tampa gum chewers, do your teeth a favor and go sugarless.
3. Avoid sticky foods
Sticky foods have a habit of clinging to your teeth with stronger chances for decay. Toffee, gummy candy, fruit snacks, even dried fruit can be problematic for Lithia smiles. Brushing doesn’t always remove the obstinate particles.
4. Consume nutritious foods
A balanced diet with a variety of vitamins and minerals can keep the immune system and able to fight infection.
5. Consume cheese
Cheese contains calcium and protects from acid that breaks down tooth enamel. (It’s essential not to go overboard, though, as cheese is high in fat.)
6. Avoid acidic foods
Acid will eat away enamel over time: lemons, red wine, soda pop. Minimize direct, constant, consistent exposure. All things in moderation.
If you have concerns about enamel damage that’s already taken place on your teeth, need help with crooked, chipped or missing teeth, or just need to get in for a check up, call Kernagis Dental Excellence in Lithia today. 813-321-3261
We’ll answer your questions about cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and sedation dentistry. We know braces, veneers, dental implants, oral sedation, and the cost of cosmetic dentistry in Lithia can bring up questions and concerns. The fabulous dentists and staff at Kernagis Dental Excellence help alleviate those worries and brings you to a place of knowledge and power. Make an appointment to discuss your dental goals.
Kernagis Dental Excellence
5486 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Lithia, Florida 33547