Mouth Healthy Moments: How to Brush Your Teeth

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about brushing your teeth.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Marengi Dental  
15 Concord Road 
Sudbury, MA 01776
978-467-4999
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Children's Dentistry

Your Children's Dentist is an Important Part of Their Healthcare

We take the best care of your children's teeth during their visits, but it is equally important that they maintain good dental hygiene at home. Children's teeth are very susceptible to dental caries for a variety of reasons:

• Children do not always do a thorough job of brushing. We encourage parents to supervise their brushing and flossing.
• Children eat frequently throughout the day, and every time they eat, acid is produced in the mouth. Acid can add to the formation of bacteria and plaque on teeth, which leads to decay.
• If teeth are not as clean as they should be, that produces additional acid that can increase the rate at which cavities develop.

With better, healthier food choices and consistent daily dental care, the development of cavities can be minimized. The best treatment for the prevention of cavities is an application of a dental sealant, which mineralizes the teeth to fortify them against cavities.

Marengi Dental  
15 Concord Road 
Sudbury, MA 01776
 (978) 424-4038 
MarengiDental.com

Mouth Healthy Moments: How to Brush Your Teeth

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about brushing your teeth.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Marengi Dental  
15 Concord Road 
Sudbury, MA 01776
 (978) 424-4038 
MarengiDental.com

Dental Health Tips

Back To Basics
Believe it or not, brushing your teeth is one of the simplest ways to help maintain your overall health.

How Dental Health Connects To Your Overall Health
This is because dental health is more connected to overall health than most people realize. In fact, doctors and scientists continue to find associations between oral disease and other diseases. Some researchers think that bacteria in the mouth - when they build up and cause inflammation and infection - can contribute to an increased risk of illness or disease elsewhere in the body.

Oral Health and Overall Health
When you have clean teeth and healthy gums, there are fewer bad bacteria to enter your bloodstream and travel to other parts of your body. But an invasive oral surgery, certain medications, or untreated gum disease due to poor oral hygiene could allow these bacteria to spread. Researchers continue to study the links between oral health and overall health.

Health
The bottom line: You can help protect and promote your overall health by maintaining good dental health. Brush your teeth twice daily and floss at least once a day.

Available For You
These days, so many products are available to help you maintain clean teeth that there is no excuse to avoid good dental care. For example, if your gums are sensitive, in general or due to a recent illness or other medical condition, don't neglect your oral health. Try using an interdental cleaner or an electric flosser (such as the Oral-B Hummingbird) to make dental care more comfortable. And you may want to use a soft-bristled toothbrush to avoid gum irritation. If you have questions about what products are right for you, ask your dentist or dental hygienist.

The above article is from: OralB.com

Marengi Dental  
15 Concord Road 
Sudbury, MA 01776
 (978) 424-4038 
MarengiDental.com