8 Important Dental Health Tips for Busy Moms and Their Kids

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8 Important Dental Health Tips for Busy Moms and
Their Kids

• Dr. Steffany MohanPlaza Dental Group

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About Plaza Dental Group

• Plaza Dental Group is a West Des-Moines based
  dental clinic whose mission is to guide the
  patients along a path of optimal health and
  wellness.
• Services Offered
• Dental Implants
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Teeth Whitening
• Root Canal Treatment.
• Sleep Apnea Treatment
• 6 Months Smiles.
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• Mercury Safe Dentist.

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Tips on Better Dental Hygiene for Busy Moms

• Tip 1 Drink Lots of Water
• Always make sure that you have a handy bottle of
  purified water.
• Dont take too much of chilled water as it might
  affect your teeth.
• An average of 4-5 liters of water is advisable
  for consumption in a day.
• Make sure that the water doesnt contain any
  Fluorine content as it may affect your teeth
  leading to Fluorosis as well.
• Water acts as an electrolyte to maintain
  homeostasis in human body.

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Follow The Second Tip

• Tip 2 Keep a Brushing Kit by Your Kitchen Sink
• It might happen that you are too busy in your
  schedule and hardly have time to brush. A quick
  reminder would be to keep a brushing kit near
  your kitchen sink, which will help you in keeping
  a check with brushing habits post meals.

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Follow The Third Tip

• Tip 3 Keep Travel Toothbrushes and Floss in
  Hand.
• If you are a frequent traveler on business
  purposes, it would be great to keep a set of
  toothbrush and floss in your handbag while
  traveling.
• Traveling toothbrushes and floss kits do come
  handy these days and help you maintain a better
  oral hygiene on the go.

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Follow The Fourth Tip

• Tip 4 Make Smart Snacking Choice
• When you are low on energy level while work, and
  want to have a snack. Try including fresh fruits
  as they act as good fillers and are high in their
  anti-oxidant content.
• These act as free radical scavengers and help in
  maintaining overall health as well.

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Follow The Fifth Tip

• Tip 5 Use Fluoride Rinses
• A fluoride rinse can help in strengthening the
  teeth.
• Fluoride rinses also help in prevention of
  cavities.
• Make sure you use fluoride rinse on alternate
  days as too much of it might cause Fluorosis as
  well.

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Follow The sixth Tip

• Tip 6 Drink Sugary Beverages With a Straw
• Most of the sugary beverages are high in soda
  content which might affect the enamel of your
  teeth. To avoid soda contact with your teeth, use
  a straw and rinse your mouth later.
• However, it is advisable to avoid too much of
  sugary drinks and sports drink, as they can
  damage dental health.

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Follow The Seventh Tip

• Tip 7 Start Chewing Sugar Free Gum
• Sugar free gums are good for teeth as they
  contain Xylitol, a sugar substitute which has
  bactericidal effect and kills harmful bacteria.
• Gums also help to neutralize acids through saliva
  formation.
• These gums even pull the lingering food particles
  in your mouth, and hence prevent cavity formation
  too.

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Follow The Eighth Tip

• Tip 8 Educate Your Kids
• Make your kids aware of healthy eating habits and
  encourage them to adopt a proper brushing routine
  before going to bed.
• Try to get along with them and explain the
  benefits of healthy oral hygiene reward them
  for following your instructions.

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Want to Know More About Oral Health Tips

• If you are interested in knowing more about oral
  health tips, visit our blog, or you may contact
  our team of highly skilled dentists, at Plaza
  Dental Group. We will be happy to guide you in
  your consultations, as per your convenience.