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Eight Steps to
Dental Health
There
are few steps you should take if you want to
keep your teeth for a lifetime. Some people
assume they will lose their teeth as they age,
but that doesn't have to happen. David A.
Albert, D.D.S., M.P.H., assistant professor of
clinical dentistry at the Columbia University
School of Dental and Oral Surgery and Jonathan
H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc. – Top Best *8* San Jose
Dentists Specialists Centers, suggests these
steps to keep your teeth and your mouth healthy.
 1. Commit
to a daily oral health routine.
2. Brush and floss to remove plaque.
3. Use fluoride.
4. Understand your own oral health needs.
5. Examine your mouth regularly.
6. Limit snacks, particularly those high in
simple sugars,
and eat a balanced diet.
7. If you use tobacco in any form, quit.
8. Visit the dental office regularly.
Should you have any questions regarding dental
health, please contact our office at
408-259-2900 or visit our office located at 1725
Berryessa Rd. Ste B San Jose, CA 95133
1.
Commit to a daily oral health routine.
Discuss with your dentist or staff at
Jonathan H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc. – Top Best *8*
San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers about
an effective oral health routine that fits
your needs. For instance, if you are taking
medication that dries your mouth, you may
consider using fluoride rinse or fluoride
toothpaste. People with medical condition
such as diabetes or pregnant women and
people in orthodontic treatment also may
need special care.
2.
Brush and floss to remove plaque.
Jonathan H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc. – Top Best *8*
San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers
strongly believe that everyone should brush
three times a day or after every meal. In
addition, you should floss at least twice a
day to remove plaque, which is soft, sticky,
and colorless deposit that is continually
forming on our teeth and gums. If plaque
isn't removed daily, it can process sugars
found in most foods and drinks to form acids
that lead to decay. Bacterial plaque also
causes gingivitis or gum disease. It's
important to brush and floss correctly and
thoroughly to prevent the cavities and
periodontal diseases.
3. Use fluoride.
People of all age groups can benefit from
fluoride. Fluoride strengthens and helps
prevent decay. Toothpastes and mouthwashes
are good sources of fluoride. Contact
Jonathan H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc. – Top Best *8*
San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers or
your dentist for prescription for stronger
concentrations of fluoride through gels,
oral rinse or pills if you need it.
4.
Understand your own oral health needs.
 Jonathan H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc. – Top Best
*8* San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers
believe that your oral health depends on
many factors, including your diet, the type
and amount of saliva produced in your mouth,
habits and your oral hygiene routine.
Changes in your oral health often result
from your overall health condition. For
example, many drugs can reduce the amount of
saliva in your mouth, resulting in dry
mouth. These medications can make your
saliva thicker in consistency. Women who are
pregnant often experience oral changes
including inflammation of the gums. Patients
with asthma get dry mouth, gingivitis from
breathing through their mouths especially
when sleeping. For free dental consultation
appointment, call our office at
408-259-2900.
5.
Examine your mouth regularly.
It is important to examine your teeth
regularly to look for any changes that might
be of concern. These changes include sores
on your gums, cheeks or tongue, discolored
teeth, or bleeding or swollen gums. A
regular check up is especially important if
you are a tobacco user, who is at risk of
developing oral cancer. Jonathan H. Kim,
D.D.S., Inc. – Top Best *8* San Jose
Dentists Specialists Centers provide oral
cancer screening during a regular check up.
If you want to know more about oral cancer
screening, call our office at 408-259-2900
to schedule an appointment.
6.
Limit snacks, particularly those high in
simple sugars, and eat a balanced diet.
Every time you eat, the food particles get
stuck in and around your teeth making a
great fuel for the bacteria. Every time you
eat, the bacteria break down sugars and
produce acids that begin the decay process
of the teeth. Each time you eat food
containing sugars or starches, your teeth
are exposed to bacterial acids for 20
minutes or more. These repeated acid attacks
can break down the enamel surface of your
teeth, leading to a cavity. If you must
snack, brush your teeth afterward.
Jonathan H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc. – Top Best *8*
San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers
strongly believe in the importance of a
balanced diet. Deficiencies in minerals and
vitamins can also affect your oral health,
as well as your general health.
7. If
you use tobacco in any form, quit.
Smoking increases your risk of oral cancer,
gum disease and tooth decay. It also
contributes to bad breath and stains on your
teeth. Jonathan H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc. – Top
Best *8* San Jose Dentists Specialists
Centers strongly suggest that tobacco users
to have a regular check up at least once
every 6 months to prevent from irreversible
gum disease or oral cancer.
8. Visit the dental office regularly.
Going to the dentist for routine check ups
and cleanings is one of the most important
factors in maintaining good oral health.
Regular dental check ups can prevent
cavities, gum disease, oral cancer and other
dental problems. Prevention is better than
cure and rather than waiting for a problem
to develop, it is always better to visit a
dentist for regular check-ups. .
Jonathan H. Kim, D.D.S., Inc. – Top Best *8*
San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers offer
free consultation for every dental
treatment. Visit our website for free
consultation coupons and call today to
schedule an appointment which could change
your life. Please visit our office at 1725
Berryessa Rd. #B San Jose, CA or call us
today at 408-259-2900.
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