Glendora Dentist
Smiling is one
of the nicest gestures you can do when meeting people. Your smile is one of the first few things
people notice about you. Your smile sometimes
tells people some things about you:
self-confidence, self-esteem, oral hygiene and possibly somethings about
your general health. Dr. Anna Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist wants to help
you to achieve a healthy, pleasant and flawless smile.
There are some
simple tips to achieving a healthy, pleasant and flawless smile:
1.
Dental
Hygiene: Brushing and flossing are
important oral health habits. Dr. Anna
Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist
recommends brushing twice a day and flossing daily.
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brushing
should be a minimum of 2 minutes.
Brushing removes plaque, surface stain and food scraps.
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flossing
prevents the plaque buildup in hard to reach areas. Plaque that is missed by brushing and
flossing can calcify into calculus (tartar) and may lead to tooth decay and gum
disease.
2.
Eat
a well-balanced diet: watch what you eat and drink. Heart disease and diabetes are linked to gum
disease. In heart disease, one theory is
that periodontal disease can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream where they
attach to the fatty deposits in the heart blood vessels. This condition can cause blood clots and may
lead to heart attacks or other heart problems.
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dairy
foods: milk, cheese and yogurt are great foods to eat. They are low in sugar and high in protein and
calcium, which help build and strengthen teeth.
Cheese boosts saliva production and lowers the risk of tooth decay.
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fruits
& vegetables: citrus fruits help to bolster the health of the gums. Apples and carrots are natural cleansing
agents that also stimulate saliva production.
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protein-rich
foods: turkey, fish and eggs are
phosphorous and protein rich. They help
to strengthen the teeth and protect, rebuild and strengthen tooth enamel.
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drink
water: water helps to rinse the mouth and balance out the pH after eating. Drink at least 64 ounces of water (8
eight-ounce glasses) of water daily.
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stay
away from sticky and sugary foods that get trapped in the crevices of the
teeth. The bacteria feed on the sugar
and break it down into acids and cause tooth decay.
3
Avoid/minimize
eating foods and drinking beverages that STAIN your teeth:
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drinks:
coffee, red wine, tea, dark juices/sodas
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foods:
berries (blueberries), pasta/tomato sauce, curry, beets
Dr. Anna Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist recommends
that eating foods and drinking beverages that stain your teeth can be consumed
in moderation. Also, rinsing and
brushing your teeth after consumption helps to remove some of the stains.
4
Visit
your dentist regularly: The American
Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental checkups and dental
cleanings at least twice per year.
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Dr.
Anna Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist
performs comprehensive examination to screen for early signs of periodontal
diseases and oral cancer.
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Dr.
Lee assesses your overall oral health and checks for any tooth decay during
checkups.
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dental
cleanings involve with the removal of calculus (tartar) and plaque buildups.
Evaluation of gum tissues, brushing & flossing instructions and application
of fluoride treatment if needed.
A healthy,
pleasant and flawless smile is contagious.
When you smile, people respond with a smile back. It is a good and
wonderful feeling when you can smile with confidence.
Visit your Glendora cosmetic dentist
and find out how you can improve and get the SMILE that you want. Contact Dr. Anna
Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist
for a consultation at 626-335-5114 or email: drannalee1@gmail.com
