31 Days to a Happy, Healthy Family: Take Care of Your Teeth

I have a thing for teeth.

The first thing I notice when I meet someone is their teeth. You can get a pretty good idea of someones overall health by studying their mouth.

 

(side note...of no importance to this post: I think I fell in love with my husband's teeth the first time I met him;))

 

I am not talking about how straight their teeth are either.

 

 

 

(Sorry this is gonna be gross!)

 

 

The main causes of bad teeth are...

Poor hygiene, poor nutrition, drug use and genetics.

I fall under the genetically bad teeth category...unfortunately...but my teeth do not look like the ones in the above picture!

(Me)

I have cavities in every molar in my mouth!

But...I see my dentist regularly and have them filled:)

I also have my teeth cleaned twice per year, and a complete oral exam yearly.

This is extremely important!

 

Did you know that your dentist/hygienist can detect problems in your mouth that may be signs of oral cancer and heart disease?

The same goes for children!

They need to see a dentist twice a year starting when their teeth first come in.

My kiddos go to a pediatric dentist (whom we LOOOOVE).

This is especially crucial for my son, Gabe, because on top of his autism, he also has a genetic disorder that causes him to have cavity prone teeth (poor guy).

 

 

 

 

Here is our oral hygiene routine

• Brush teeth at least twice per day (preferably after every meal), for at least 3 minutes.
• Floss daily (sometimes I do it twice).
• See our dentists 2 times per year.

This is my favorite toothpaste for the kids....

 

 

Since I have ultra sensitive teeth, due to all the dental work I have had done, I have to use a special sensitivity toothpaste I buy from my dentist. 

When was the last time your family saw the dentist?

Jessie