Dental Care An Important Fact
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When you visit Dr.Thomas Nechupadam, be sure to provide a complete medical history and inform him if any recent health developments, even if they seem unrelated to your oral health. In addition, you can play a major role in improving your oral and overall health by following these practices:
- Brushing your teeth for two to three minutes, twice a day, with fluoridated toothpaste. Be sure to brush along the Gumline.
- Flossing daily to remove plaque from places your toothbrush can’t reach.
- Eating a healthy diet to provide essential nutrients (vitamins A and C, in particular).
- Avoiding cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
- Limiting your alcohol intake.
- Carefully following your physician’s and dentist’s instructions about health care, including using prescription medications, such as antibiotics, as directed.
- Seeing Dr.Thomas Nechupadam immediately when you have any unusual oral symptoms like bad breath, mouth sores, red or swollen gums or sore jaws.