Good Oral Hygiene can Decrease Emergency Dentist Visits
Announcement posted by 1300 Great Smile 03 Feb 2016
Emergency dentist from Joondalup teaches consumers and patients how to avoid trips to the emergency dentist.
Perth, WA, 03 February 2016 - Rarely does an emergency dentist instruct consumers how to avoid going to an emergency dentist, but Dr Roy Sarmidi of 1300 GREAT SMILE did just that in a recent blog post. According to Dr Sarmidi: “Nobody likes having a dental emergency. They are usually painful and always seem to happen at the worst time. While we do provide emergency dental services, we would much rather see patients use a combination of good oral hygiene and regular visits so they can have their dental procedures performed without pain or inconvenience.”
Avoiding the Emergency Dentist: Essential Self-Care
Dr Sarmidi is a staunch advocate of combining self-care and periodic professional care to maintain a state of great oral hygiene and health. Many studies have proven that the most important and effective thing most people can do to improve their dental health is to avoid eating simple sugars.
Simple sugars combine with bacteria on the outside of the tooth, which is called “plaque,” to produce acids which erode the hard enamel coating on the outside of the tooth. This allows the acids to demineralise the body of the tooth, which is made mostly of minerals such as calcium, eventually eating a hole in the tooth, which is called a “cavity” or “tooth decay.”
Sugar can demineralise teeth in as little as 3-5 minutes. It can take nearly an hour after eating sugar for the mouth to return from an acidic state to a non-acidic state.
After avoiding sugar, the next most important action a consumer can take is to brush and floss their teeth every day. It is also important to stop smoking and to drink a lot of water. Smoking damages teeth and gums while water can wash away acids that are on the teeth.
Gum disease is also preventable for many. It is caused most often by the same plaque and acids that cause tooth decay. Smoking can also cause gum disease. Diabetics are more prone to gum disease than non-diabetics. In addition, some people are genetically predisposed to gum disease. It is important for anyone at high risk to be especially vigilant in maintaining good oral hygiene and health.
How to Eat for a Healthy Mouth
As we previously mentioned, those who want a healthy mouth should avoid sugar at all costs. The best diet is a well-balanced diet with plenty of variety and a fair amount of crunchy vegetables and fruits. Since teeth are made mainly of minerals, they require a healthy amount of minerals in the diet. Meats, vegetables, fruits and whole grain breads are recommended for overall health and optimal oral health.
It is important to avoid soft drinks because they contain phosphoric acid, which binds with free calcium atoms, robbing the teeth of valuable bulk.
According to Dr Sarmidi: “Good oral hygiene and health are easier than they seem. You just have to get into the habit of brushing, flossing, eating right and making regular trips to the dentist.”
1300 GREAT SMILE provides trusted and professional dental care to Joondalup, Perth and Western Australia. They have an emergency dentist on call seven days a week and provide a full menu of dental services, including cosmetic dentistry. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 1300 473 287 or visit their website: http://www.1300greatsmile.com.au/.
Avoiding the Emergency Dentist: Essential Self-Care
Dr Sarmidi is a staunch advocate of combining self-care and periodic professional care to maintain a state of great oral hygiene and health. Many studies have proven that the most important and effective thing most people can do to improve their dental health is to avoid eating simple sugars.
Simple sugars combine with bacteria on the outside of the tooth, which is called “plaque,” to produce acids which erode the hard enamel coating on the outside of the tooth. This allows the acids to demineralise the body of the tooth, which is made mostly of minerals such as calcium, eventually eating a hole in the tooth, which is called a “cavity” or “tooth decay.”
Sugar can demineralise teeth in as little as 3-5 minutes. It can take nearly an hour after eating sugar for the mouth to return from an acidic state to a non-acidic state.
After avoiding sugar, the next most important action a consumer can take is to brush and floss their teeth every day. It is also important to stop smoking and to drink a lot of water. Smoking damages teeth and gums while water can wash away acids that are on the teeth.
Gum disease is also preventable for many. It is caused most often by the same plaque and acids that cause tooth decay. Smoking can also cause gum disease. Diabetics are more prone to gum disease than non-diabetics. In addition, some people are genetically predisposed to gum disease. It is important for anyone at high risk to be especially vigilant in maintaining good oral hygiene and health.
How to Eat for a Healthy Mouth
As we previously mentioned, those who want a healthy mouth should avoid sugar at all costs. The best diet is a well-balanced diet with plenty of variety and a fair amount of crunchy vegetables and fruits. Since teeth are made mainly of minerals, they require a healthy amount of minerals in the diet. Meats, vegetables, fruits and whole grain breads are recommended for overall health and optimal oral health.
It is important to avoid soft drinks because they contain phosphoric acid, which binds with free calcium atoms, robbing the teeth of valuable bulk.
According to Dr Sarmidi: “Good oral hygiene and health are easier than they seem. You just have to get into the habit of brushing, flossing, eating right and making regular trips to the dentist.”
1300 GREAT SMILE provides trusted and professional dental care to Joondalup, Perth and Western Australia. They have an emergency dentist on call seven days a week and provide a full menu of dental services, including cosmetic dentistry. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 1300 473 287 or visit their website: http://www.1300greatsmile.com.au/.