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 Redbud Dental of Edmond 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 Redbud Dental of Edmond OK help you maintain good dental health. People from Guthrie and Deer Creek come to our practice for family and restorative dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact Redbud Dental:
405-447-6453
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
18001 N. Western Ave. Ste. 106
Edmond, Oklahoma
73012