The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion.
Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Fargo families face irregular weeknight routines. As the school year progresses, some have games to attend, band concerts, play practice, youth groups or other weeknight commitments. An irregular schedule frequently disrupts regular dental maintenance.
Many Fargo workers have daily commutes or shift work to battle with. Due to the changing landscape of Fargo’s job market and the greater variety in shift schedules we see patients who are adjusting to irregularities in sleep patterns. This leads to exhaustion and often sleep takes priority over consistent brushing – either morning or night.
The most important time to be sure to brush is after eating sugar or carb-intensive foods. These foods kickstart bacteria growth on the teeth without vigilant attention.
Highly acidic foods weaken the enamel, so it is best to swish with water immediately after consuming acidic foods to lessen the acid. Then brush about 30 minutes later when the mouth is less acidic. The fluoride in toothpaste helps remineralize the enamel.
Dr. Dennis Hetland’s hygiene staff at Designer Smiles has been assisting Fargo families since 1996 to prevent hiccups in their dental routines. See how we demonstrate professional and educated instruction at https://www.fargodentalcare.com/.
Designer Smiles provides more than just TruDenta headache relief or sedation dentistry. In addition to dental implants, restorative dentistry, porcelain veneers, and general dentistry there is hygiene education, teeth whitening and cleanings to be discussed.
Sure, the cost of cosmetic dentistry, dental veneers, Invisalign braces and dental bridges can all seem confusing. The key is to stay on top of the vital habits that you can control. We can help you make sense of the other stuff.
Regular checkups are critical for catching decay, infection or other issues early so let us make an appointment for your next preventative visit and keep those hiccups from causing permanent damage. Call us at 701-298-9400 to schedule!
Dennis Hetland
Designer Smiles
3525 25th St S
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
701-298-9400
