Tips for a Great Smile and Healthy Mouth

By the time I was a teenager every single molar in my mouth was filled with a silver filling. However I remember as a child going to the dentist like clockwork for checkups and cleanings but I was always told my teeth were soft. Or perhaps it was due to poor brushing as a child? Today, the inside of my mouth has silver fillings and sometimes it is embarrassing. In a dream world I would remove all those silver fillings and replace them with Composite Resin fillings which would give me confidence when I open wide.

Making dental health a priority

Like all mistakes I have made, I have learnt a lessons from them and I now know that being proactive leads to good oral health as well as seeing your dentist regularly.  Nowadays, all four of my kids go in for routine cleanings and we are on a schedule that will make our healthy smiles a priority.

In my small town they have programs available for families without dental coverage that make it affordable to take your children in for routine check-ups and all it took for me to find this program was me asking the dental receptionist.

Poor oral health can affect your quality of life. It can affect a person’s physical, mental and social well-being. That is something I hope my children never experience. Now that I have a relationship with my dentist he has helped to detect, diagnose, and treat/prevent problems I didn’t realize my family had.

Tips for a great smile and healthy mouth

Brushing for 2-3 minutes at least twice twice a day is not the only thing you need to do to keep your smile bright although it is a key base for preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Eating a balanced diet for your overall health will also keep your smile healthy. Make sure your diet includes whole grains, fruits & veggies, and lean meats.

Since I am a mom of three boys and an overactive little girl I can finally relate to the importance of wearing a mouth guard when playing sports or other aggressive activities. This one is clearly obvious to me but reducing your risks caused from stress, smoking and drug use will keep those pearly whites white and keep your mouth health in check.

So what are you waiting for call your dentist to book your next appointment today!

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Although this post has been generously sponsored by the Ontario Dental Association, the opinions and language are my own, and in no way do they reflect the Ontario Dental Association.