50% of caries occur at Christmas How to prevent it?
50% of caries occur at Christmas How to prevent it?
Discover what to do so that the parties do not destroy your smile.
At Christmas, decay increases by 50% due to the amount of sugar, the great enemy of our teeth.
The Ivan Malagón dentist propose these tips so that our teeth look perfect in a time of excesses and changes of habits.
Routines that endanger the health of our teeth.
Celebrations, celebrations and emotional encounters are synonymous with Christmas, but also with routine changes in our diet and in the increase of sweets.
In this time is very important the prevention and care of our oral health and know what we eat.
And in this way, not suffer the negative consequences of excesses during these days.
According to the dentist Iván Malagón:
"After Christmas, there are many patients who come to consultation with caries problems and dental problems; both adults and children.
In the case of the smallest, more than 50% of them are produced at this time due to an excessive consumption of sugar and an inadequate hygiene routine ".
In addition, he adds: "The expression "we are what we eat" It takes special prominence when we talk about oral health.
On many occasions, we are not aware that Numerous foods that are in our daily diet can become really harmful to our teeth and the tissues that surround them.
Simply controlling the types of food we eat, their quantity and frequency.
Knowing our individual biology (type and quality of enamel, tendency to suffer caries or bleeding gums, etc.), we can give our teeth many more years of life without spending money or effort. " Conclude.
The doctor offers us 10 tips to keep healthy and beautiful teeth during Christmas and during all stages of life:
The basic rule
Brush your teeth after each meal and at least three times a day.
You should never go to bed without washing them and without having used silk or floss between your teeth.
In the mouth there are not only teeth.
You must maintain a correct hygiene of your tongue and palate using lingual cleansers or, even, with your own brush.
To prevent the gums from swelling and bleeding, perform massages with circular movements in each brush.
Before using any mouthwash it is better to consult a specialist.
Some can not be used in certain cases and others are not recommended to be used continuously.
Change your brush every 3 months, or as long as the bristles have lost their shape and are blunt.
Beware of nougat and typical Christmas sweets.
It is advisable to eat better hard nougat than soft or chocolate (contain more amount of sugar).
The composition of Hard nougat is mostly almond, honey, egg white and a low percentage of sugar.
If you opted for chocolate, better black, 70% has antioxidant and cardioprotective properties.
Christmas, excess sugar.
Sticky treats and soft sweets create many gum inflammation problems in children and adults who wear orthodontic appliances.
The hardest candies can fracture the teeth, as well as destroy the fillings and damage the orthodontic work.
Caries-producing bacteria are especially nourished by foods rich in sugars.
Alert drinks with sugar.
To consume excess sugary drinks can become very aggressive for the teeth, seriously damaging the enamel.
When sweetening coffee or infusions, it is recommended aspartate, stevia or other sweeteners.
But be careful with the products Light or without sugar, since it is possible that they contain fructose, glucose and other sugars, which are harmful to the teeth.
Avoid drinking carbonated drinks or acid juices (orange, lemon or grapefruit).
This type of drinks decalcify the enamel of your teeth and cause premature wear.
Others like coffee, tea or wine can dye them. One tip is to use straws when drinking them.
Control with alcohol.
In the Christmas toasts it is advisable to drink sugar-free or champagne drinks without alcohol, but if it is difficult to resist, choose red wine.
The white wine and champagne, are more aggressive for enamel and for the cement of the dental root.
Sudden changes in temperature, Danger!
Sudden changes in temperature in food causes increased sensitivity and even inflammation of the blood vessels inside your teeth.
Increase the consumption of proteins, calcium, fluoride and vitamins A, C, D and K.
The tobacco
Is a great enemy of the Health and our teeth.
It causes loss in the permeability of the mucous membranes, that is, it diminishes the oxygenation of all tissue, which causes premature aging and deteriorates the health of tissues that surround the tooth.
And, of course, go to your dentist if you see that you notice a problem in your mouth or teeth.
Further, The visit to this specialist is required at least twice a year as a preventive measure.
"A healthy mouth helps us maintain general health by allowing us to chew and swallow food effectively to absorb nutrients.
Enjoy Christmas and take care for next year. " Conclude the director of Ivan Malagón Clinic.
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