Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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

 

3 comments:

  1. Great post... my husband is crazy OCD about our teeth and taking proper care of them!

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  2. Oh my goodness. I have no idea. Thanks for the reminder!

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  3. For someone who admits to having genetically bad teeth, yours look perfectly fine. Your dedication to keeping your teeth in excellent shape is very inspiring. With the right oral health habit plus regular dental visits, preventing cavities will not be a big problem for anyone.

    Jenna Schrock

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