Quiz: Your Morning Habits, Your Smile, And Your Oral Health

When you take care of your oral health care needs in the morning, you can greet your coworkers with fresh breath, and take care to prevent cavities from forming. While you should be concerned with the condition of your smile throughout the day, oral care during the morning can be particularly important. In addition to being a time to brush, your choice of breakfast can have an impact on the condition of your teeth. If you gravitate towards products that have a higher sugar content, you are putting yourself at a needless risk for problems that require restorative dental care. Of course, sugar is not the only concern you should have. While coffee can supply you with badly needed energy at the beginning of your day, this dark and acidic beverage can cause teeth stains.

Questions:

True Or False: As long as you never add sugar to your coffee, there no potential issues with your oral health that you need to worry about.

True Or False: Brushing with extra force can help you finish sooner; there are no negative consequences to this approach.

True Or False: Making an effort to avoid sugary breakfast items can help you prevent cavities.

Answers:

False! Coffee is acidic, and acidic products can soften your enamel. Coffee is also capable of staining your teeth. While those stains may not cause oral health problems, they can have an impact on your appearance. A professional whitening treatment can help with accumulated coffee stains in your teeth.

False! Brushing with too much force can wear down your enamel, and reduce your resistance to decay. Make sure you take at least two minutes when you brush, and focus on reaching every area of your smile.

True! When you avoid sugar, you can limit harmful tooth decay, and avoid cavities.

Talk To My Dentist In Londonderry, NH About Better Smile Care

At My Dentist in Londonderry, NH, you can count on great smile care every time you come in for an appointment. We are proud to help patients avoid problems like tooth decay, but we are ready to offer advanced care if you have a problem that calls for attention. To learn more about how we can help you, schedule a consultation with one of our experts by calling the My Dentist office in Londonderry, NH, today at (603) 965-3407.