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 San Marcos 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. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we know an irregular schedule ordinarily disrupts regular dental maintenance.
Many Vista workers have daily commutes or shift work to battle with. Due to the changing landscape of Carlsbad’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 curtail the acid. Then brush about 30 minutes later when the mouth is less acidic. The fluoride in toothpaste helps remineralize the enamel.
Doctors Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth’s hygiene staff at La Costa Dental Excellence have been assisting California families since 1988 to prevent hiccups in their dental routines.
La Costa Dental Excellence provides more than just sedation dentistry or cosmetic dentistry. In addition to porcelain veneers, general dentistry, Invisalign, and sedation 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 problems early so let us make an appointment for your next preventative visit and keep those hiccups from causing permanent damage. Call us to schedule your next appointment!
Contact La Costa Dental Excellence:
760-633-3033
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
7730 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 106
Carlsbad, California
92009
