Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from Flawless Smile Dentistry in Broken Arrow and Claremore OK, we have some practical ideas that can help.
Avoid Refined Sugar
This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be your number one strategy to prevent cavities. Sugar and starch forms plaque, that sticky film that can coat the teeth. The acids in plaque start the process that forms cavities.
Xylitol
Xylitol is a type of sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in some plants. It is not the same kind of alcohol that makes people drunk, so it’s okay for anyone who is avoiding that type of alcohol. It is popular as a sweetener and can actually be good for dental health.
Brushing
Daily brushing and flossing is still your best bet for preventing cavities. It cleans off the plaque that leads to cavities, and also helps to prevent gum disease.
Along with brushing, regular checkups at Flawless Smile Dentistry in Broken Arrow and Claremore OK help you maintain good dental health. People from Foyil, Chouteau, Coweta, Owasso, and Tulsa come to our practice for general and restorative dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact Flawless Smile Dentistry:
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Broken Arrow:
2319 North 9th Street
Broken Arrow,OK 74012
918-957-7777
Claremore:
1502 W Blue Starr Dr
Claremore, OK 74017
918-342-4444
