Do you know – there are many things that we do unknowingly can be dangerous for your dental health? That is why – it is advisable for you to pay regular visits to a dentist. As your dentist also helps you by educating you about the various aspects of your dental health, it will help you fight various dental problems. Some of the facts related to your dental health are given below. Read on!
* One of the most common practices when it comes to protecting toothbrush – putting a cap on the bristles of a toothbrush. Many of us think that this protects our toothbrushes from dust and microorganism. Though it protects it from dust, putting a cover is more detrimental. This is because – the moisture that in entrapped inside the cap leads to bacterial growth.
* Here comes the other fact – you should not brush your teeth within an area of 6 feet from your toilet. This is because – airborne microorganisms from the flush of your toilet can spread up to a distance of near about 6 feet.
* More or less 75 percent of the total population of the United States suffers from various periodontal gum ailments. Also, those people who drink about 3 or more glasses of soft drinks or soda are more likely to suffer (say 62%) from dental problems than others.
* Fluoridated toothpastes many times get ingested while brushing. If it goes on continuing on a regular basis – kids tend to develop fluoride toxicity. However, it is one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay. That is why the American Dental Association recommends getting fluoride treatments twice in a year at an interval of 6 months.
* You should replace you brush after recovering from flu or other viral infections. It may lead to re-infection.
These are some of the basic and interesting facts about your pearly whites. So, what are you waiting for? Find a dentist and pay regular visits to his (or her) clinic in order to get proper dental treatments. Are you unable to find a dentist? Puyallup residents when looking for dental professionals prefer to check the Yellow Pages and search the net – in order to get contact details of dentists practicing in the region. So, you can also do the same. However, do not forget to see if the dentist you are option for is a valued member of the American Dental Association (ADA).
