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 Santa Maria 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. An irregular schedule generally disrupts regular dental maintenance.
Many Arroyo Grande workers have daily commutes or shift work to battle with. Due to the changing landscape of San Luis Obispo’s job market and the greater variety in 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 lower the acid. Then brush about 30 minutes later when the mouth is less acidic. The fluoride in toothpaste helps remineralize the enamel.
Doctor Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy’s hygiene staff at Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS has been assisting California families since 1988 to prevent hiccups in their dental routines. See how we demonstrate professional and educated instruction at https://dramorteguy.com.
Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS provides more than just Cosmetic Dentistry or Orthodontics. In addition to Orthodontics, Dental Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry, and General 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 critical habits that you can control. We can help you make sense of the other stuff.
Regular checkups are important for catching decay, infection or other dilemmas early so let us make an appointment for your next preventative visit and keep those hiccups from causing permanent damage. Call us at 805-543-3016 to schedule!
Contact Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy DDS:
805-543-3016
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
4472 Broad St, Suite 160
San Luis Obispo, California
93401
