No, I am not talking about your teeth falling out. I am talking about this lovely cooler weather we are starting to have. The leaves are turning and the outdoor activities are picking up where I live. That means that lots of fun times away and many of them revolve around drinks and food that is very fall-like. This issue is that your teeth may end up struggling to cope with all the extra dietary decisions you are putting them through. This fall many people will give their dental hygiene a difficult time and will struggle to keep their teeth safe from their own habits of eating and drinking more acidic and sugary foods than normal. So let's go over something that can keep your mouth safe this Fall and may help keep your teeth from falling out later in life.
Now the first thing you can do is to make sure your dental routine is on par. The best way to do this is to follow the good old brush twice a day routine. The ADA is usually right on all things dental and they suggest that you should brush your teeth for a full two minutes twice a day. The other suggestion is to add a fluoride toothpaste to the brushing. This is to help protect the enamel from being eroded. This is because the fall drinks simply cause lots of acids to attack your teeth and the sugar if it is not brushed away will actually erode your teeth. It is a scary thing to think about that the drinks you love can actually harm your teeth. Just remember to brush twice a day and it will help prevent the drinks from harming your teeth.
Another good thing to do even though you are drinking is to add floss and also mouthwash to your daily routine. Generally, most Americans don't floss and they rarely use mouthwash effectively. Following the actual instructions on your mouthwash can help get the sugar and acid off your teeth. These can be used as preventatives and can save your teeth from having lots of enamel issues.
A great way to prevent fall drinks from harming you it is wise to help protect your teeth after you binge on that fall treat. It is great to keep a bottle of water around to help rinse your teeth off after a fall snack. Not only will the water help, but it will keep your body hydrated. It will actually not only hydrate you but help increase saliva. Saliva is the body's natural mouthwash and it helps to continue to clean your mouth. I highly suggest drinking water after fall snacks and keeping a good bottle of water nearby.
Now the best advice is to limit your fall snack and drink intake. It is important to eat and drink less of the things that can harm your body. It is not necessary to stop fall snacks all at once, but it is sure a good thing to slow down on the intake and keep your mouth safe. So take preventative measures and brush enough to protect your teeth. Use a good toothpaste in order to help keep them protected. Make sure to use a good mouth wash and also floss. This keeps sugar away and also drinks lots of water. Use these tips and have a healthy fun fall.
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