Fluoride is nature’s cavity fighter and you can get your daily dose of it through drinking water. Our doctors at Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A., understand that patients need their daily sugar fix, but those sugary beverages you’re washing down your meals with are doing more harm to your smile than good. Staying hydrated with H2O is not only beneficial to your overall health, but to your smile as well, allow us to explain why.
Saliva is made of 99% percent water and in order to keep it flowing, you have to drink more! When the mouth is low on saliva, dry mouth will occur. Dry mouth increases the risk of developing tooth decay because saliva is our primary defense against it. Additionally, water cleans the mouth with every sip, so if you aren’t able to brush and floss after a meal, water will wash away the food particles that cause bad breath and plaque buildup. By drinking more water you can maintain a healthier smile and save yourself from needing invasive dental procedures down the line.
If you have questions or concerns regarding oral hygiene, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.bridgesmilesdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. in Somerville, NJ, call 908-725-0400.
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