Are you scarred by your last visit to the dentist because you were shocked to hear that you had a cavity or two? Do you hate the process of getting fillings?
We totally get it— we do. The best thing you can do to ease your anxiety around the dentist finding another cavity in your mouth is to prevent the cavities from forming in the first place.
Here are some simple things you can do to prevent your teeth from forming cavities.
Brush Your Teeth Consistently
That would seem like a given, but you’d be surprised. A lot of people slack off when it comes to brushing their teeth in the morning and before bed. This the number one thing you can do to prevent those pesky cavities from eating away at your teeth.
Be sure to brush all sides of your teeth from every major angle— this is very important! Don’t miss any spots, and make sure to use toothpaste that contains fluoride.
Floss, Floss, Floss
It’s pretty common for people to skip flossing altogether. We urge you to avoid making this mistake if you care about your dental hygiene. Leftover debris in between your teeth can very easily lead to unwanted cavities.
Don’t Forget the Mouth Rinse
Whether you’re a bigger fan of Listerine or Crest, it’s important that you kill those microbes lurking in all of your mouth’s crevices. Rinsing after eating or brushing helps reduce plaque, which ultimately aids in the prevention of cavities.
Eat a Nutritious Diet
Don’t underestimate the power of healthy eating in dental care and cavity prevention— this is probably one of the most overlooked ways to optimize your mouth’s hygiene. Snacks comprised of natural and whole foods help in the prevention of plaque formation on the surface of your teeth. Sugary foods and drinks do the complete opposite— these happen to be the fuel that cavities need to form.