vrijdag 15 februari 2013

Getting Over Your Fear of the Dentist

By Rey Vetangelo


A great smile and a person's general dental health both depend upon that individual performing the basics of dental care every day. Namely, those basics are brushing one's teeth and flossing.

These are activities that have been taught by mothers across Utah to their nonchalant children who grow up to either regret not following their mothers advice or who are greatly glad they did. Caring for one's teeth is more than a decent scrubbing every once and awhile or even once a day; and while it is still relatively simple, proper dental care includes a number of check list items and techniques.

Candy can be extremely difficult on your teeth and if you have any dental appliances in your mouth, you should be aware of what candy you need to avoid. Not only can you damage the appliances, but you may end up doing permanent damage to your teeth.

Brushing one's teeth at least twice every day is something that most individuals are familiar with but have a harder time following. Making brushing twice daily a habit can be simple if you brush once in the morning and once at night before going to bed.

These specialized dentists can also provide you with sedation options. Some of these options could include hypnosis, nitrous oxide, or Novocaine. Keep in mind that most sedation options are going to be limited to more serious dental work, like wisdom teeth removal or root canals. For a regular dental check-up, you could perhaps take an anti-anxiety pill or practice deep breathing as an alternative.

Avoiding such a wide variety of candies can be frustrating when you are digging through your trick-or-treating bag, but there are some candies that will probably not damage your dental equipment. If it can melt in your mouth, it will be easier on your teeth and any appliances in your mouth.

Having fluoride toothpaste and a toothbrush that fits your mouth well will greatly improve your dental health. Along with having the right equipment, one should keep their toothbrush and other dental care equipment clean and sanitary.

A common mistake in this regard is to keep the toothbrush in a closed space or container for storage. Doings so fosters bacteria growth on the toothbrush and the toothbrush should therefore be kept stored in open spaces in an upright position if possible.

As plaque forms on your teeth it weakens the dentin, which protects the pulp of your tooth. A cavity is a result of the dentin decaying and the pulp of your tooth being exposed.

Flossing cleans in between teeth and other areas that a normal toothbrush cannot go. By flossing twice daily at a minimum a person can remove harmful cavity producing bacteria from forming in the mouth.

Out of This World Dentistry is one of the top-rated dentists in South Jordan and the surrounding areas. You will have no regrets if you go and get your teeth cleaned with them. If you are searching for a good South Jordan dentist, give us a call today or come visit us in our office.




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