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, to shift work or exhaustion. At St. Mary’s Dental, our goal is to help you create the best oral health habits possible.
Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Mechanicsville 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 typically disrupts regular dental maintenance.
Many South Laplata workers have daily commutes or shift work to battle with. Due to the changing landscape of Mechanicsville’s job market and the greater variety of 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 cut down the acid. Then brush about 30 minutes later when the mouth is less acidic. The fluoride in toothpaste helps remineralize the enamel.
Doctor Gina McCray’s hygiene staff at St. Mary’s Dental has been assisting Maryland families since 1992 to prevent hiccups in their dental routines. See how we demonstrate professional and educated instruction. The key is to stay on top of the important 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 301-884-3248 to schedule!
Contact St. Mary’s Dental:
301-884-3248
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28169 Old Village Rd
Mechanicsville, Maryland
20659
