{"id":292,"date":"2022-08-08T20:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T20:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/?p=292"},"modified":"2022-09-07T20:33:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T20:33:31","slug":"tips-pass-dental-exam-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/tips-pass-dental-exam-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Passing Your Next Dental Exam with Flying Colors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A new school year is about to start, and you probably have a million things you need to do before then. While you\u2019re busy purchasing school supplies, updating your wardrobe, and hurriedly finishing your summer reading, it\u2019s all too easy to let your daily oral hygiene<\/a> routine slide. As hectic as the back-to-school season is, the last thing you want is for your smile to suffer from a lack of care. Here are four easy tips from your dentist in Portage to help you ace your next dental exam!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Pack Healthy Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crackers, cookies, granola bars, and chips are all easy to stash in your backpack and snack on throughout the day, but they\u2019re not exactly great for your teeth. Sugary and starchy foods feed the \u201cbad\u201d bacteria in your mouth that could cause cavities and gum disease. There are plenty of other, more mouth-healthy snacks you can bring to school, such as cheese, nuts, yogurt, and fruits like apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Stay Hydrated with Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On a similar note, many of the most popular drinks can be bad news for your teeth. Energy drinks, soda, and coffee often contain much more sugar than is recommended by medical professionals. Plus, they tend to also be highly acidic, which could erode the enamel of your teeth over time and lead to sensitivity, decay, and fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water is by far the healthiest drink in terms of your oral and<\/em> overall health. It contains no sugar or acid, so it doesn\u2019t harm your teeth like many other drinks do. In fact, drinking plenty of water helps your mouth produce more saliva, which washes cavity-causing bacteria and food debris off of your teeth. Opt for tap water when you can; it probably contains fluoride, a mineral that strengthens your pearly whites and works to prevent cavities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get into a Routine of Brushing and Flossing Daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The daily routine of going to school can help you keep the rest of your life on track, and that includes your oral hygiene. While you\u2019re still adjusting to your new schedule, set reminders for you to brush your teeth first thing in the morning, and to brush as well as floss right before bed. Maintaining these habits will go a long way toward keeping your mouth healthy in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Schedule Your Next Dental Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Has it been more than six months since you last saw your dentist? If so, now is the perfect time to set up your next checkup! When you visit your dentist twice a year, they\u2019ll be able to spot tiny signs of underlying problems and treat them before they cause major headaches later on. The hygienist will also clean plaque from the places in your mouth that you can\u2019t reach with your toothbrush and floss. This will leave your mouth feeling fresher than ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your oral health is something you can\u2019t afford to slack on. With these simple tips, you can be sure to pass your next dental exam with flying colors and keep your smile healthy for life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Advanced Dental Concepts, we provide complete dental care for every member of the family. Drs. Danny Hayes<\/a> and Lauren Hansen<\/a> focus on gently educating their patients on preventing oral health problems and maintaining pristine smiles at home. They\u2019d love to help you enjoy a healthy smile this school year and beyond. Get in touch with them via their website<\/a> or by phone at 219-763-6878.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A new school year is about to start, and you probably have a million things you need to do before then. While you\u2019re busy purchasing school supplies, updating your wardrobe, and hurriedly finishing your summer reading, it\u2019s all too easy to let your daily oral hygiene routine slide. As hectic as the back-to-school season is, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/292"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=292"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/292\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":294,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/292\/revisions\/294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=292"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=292"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentistportagein.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=292"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}