Dental Do’s & Don’ts
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Eat a balanced diet and limit snacking.
Eat a variety of foods, but eat fewer foods that contain sugars and starches like cookies, cakes, pies, candies, ice cream, dried fruits and raisins, soft drinks, potato chips. These foods produce the most acids in the mouth, which begin the decay process. If you do snack, brush teeth afterward or chew sugarless gum.
If you use tobacco products, quit.
Smoking cigarettes or using smokeless tobacco products increases the risk of oral cancer and cancers of the larynx, pharynx and esophagus; gum disease; bad breath; tooth discoloration; and other oral and general health problems.
Examine your mouth regularly.
Become familiar with the appearance of your own mouth and teeth through frequent examination. This way, you will be able to catch any changes at an early stage and have these changes examined by us . Look for the development of any spots, lesions, cuts, swellings, or growths on your gums, tongue, cheeks, inside of your lips, and floor and roof of your mouth. Examine your teeth for any signs of chipping or cracking, discoloration, and looseness. If you experience a change in your bite or develop pain, call your dentist as soon as possible. An oral exam is particularly important to conduct if you are a tobacco user, since you are at an increased risk of developing oral cancer
The standard recommendation is to visit Dr.Nechupadam Dental, Marine drive twice a year for check-ups and cleanings.
