You already know what to do if you want your smile to be as healthy and beautiful as possible. You know there are tons of different tooth care products on the market and it can be confusing. Your dentist always tells you to come back for a cleaning and examination. Part of the check-up process is the application of fluoride to help prevent new cavities from developing. One thing that happens to many people is they do all the right things but nothing seems to help. Sometimes people sabotage their efforts because they don't know something and it's a mistake.

You already know that smoking is terrible for you. You know that it leads to all sorts of cancers of the lungs and other internal organs. Researchers have also discovered that drastic skin alterations can occur as a result of smoking for extended periods. It is funny to us that state and federal governments love the money from tobacco taxes, yet they probably would not want to lose that if everybody stopped smoking. What concerns smokers, though, is the negative affect on their smile just because of the color changes that result from that habit. Since we are talking about our teeth, then you know that if you smoke you will have to work harder to maintain that bright smile. We will not preach to you about smoking because it is all so obvious.

Over the years, orange juice has been studied in depth as it concerns your health, and even with that not a lot is ever said too loudly when it comes to oral health and drinking it. Orange juice has been heralded by doctors as actually being beneficial for your internal health. Your teeth take a beating anytime you drink orange juice. Anything, such as the acids in orange juice, that attacks enamel on your teeth is not a good thing. Word of advice for finding a good dental office: Lookup the web for something like Irvine cosmetic dentist and read the reviews and comments.

If you are female and of child bearing age, then remember that your dental health will be affected by pregnancy. Obviously the baby that is still in the womb has to receive calcium in order to live and develop; so there is calcium loss experienced by the mother. This means that you need to increase the amount of calcium you take in while you are pregnant or you could wind up losing your teeth. Hormones undergo powerful changes, and sometimes that can lead to issues with gum health.

There are lots of common mistakes that can get in the way of an otherwise perfect oral care routine. These mistakes are often what spells the difference between a beautiful, white, and healthy smile and one that has a multitude of problems. Do not let your dental care education stop here, and you want a well-rounded strategy. Get your teeth checked once a year and implement a sound oral care program at home.

Dr Robert Don is an experienced Irvine Invisalign. His dental office is freeway close to all of Orange County.

Robert Don, DDS
62 Corporate Park
Suite 230
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 222-0296

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