By KELLY M. DAINIAK, DMD, GENERAL DENTIST
By now, we’ve made a good start to the New Year 2025. If you are like many out there you forget how important your teeth are in your life. Make 2025 the year you take care of your dental health!
Every day we rely on our teeth to communicate, to nourish and to express ourselves. We take for granted our teeth that have been with us since we were 6+ years old. Your mouth is the beginning portion of your digestive tract. Foods are mechanically broken down with your teeth and chemically broken down with saliva and enzymes, we abuse our teeth with harsh liquids, hard foods, bad chemicals (cigarettes) and sometimes paroxysmal habits (clenching or grinding). Our teeth are significant when speaking (phonetics) and expressing our emotions. A smile goes a long way!
If you are like many out there, this new year, make 2025 the year we start to take care of our teeth! The consequences of no teeth are significant. A little TLC goes a long way to preserve your quality of life.
1. Start by getting a thorough dental exam and healthy dental cleaning.
2. Take care of any gum disease or dental caries.
3. Repair any fractured or broken teeth.
4. Brush and floss at least twice a day.
5. Limit sugary and carbonated drinks.
6. Stop smoking and using all nicotine products.
7. Brighten your smile with dental office whitening.
What to look for in a competent dental provider: a doctor who takes the time and listens to your concerns, a doctor who is thorough and not rushed, a doctor who cares about your medical and dental needs and a doctor who does what is right for you (after explaining the diagnosis and treatment options).
Dr. Kelly M. Dainiak is a Hospital Residency trained General Dentist who takes pride in caring for her patients’ well-being.
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