Today’s topic is how to care for your teeth in a world without a dentist. The recent fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes revealed our fragile lives. Even staying on top of maintaining our oral health became more of a challenge.
That’s because nearly every dentist’s office across the country in 2020, for instance, was shut down for an unfortunate and uncomfortable amount of time. As bad as it may have seemed, it could have been so much worse. What would a world without a dentist look like?
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Taking Care of Your Teeth in a World With No Dentist
What would you do if something far more sinister than the coronavirus were to show up, no longer leaving you the option to head to the dentist for your 6-month cleaning? Your dentist’s office may be forced into a position to close its doors for an indefinite amount of time.
You’d have to fend for yourself regarding proper dental preventive care, which would be terrible for many people, considering some of their poor teeth cleaning habits. Fortunately for you, I have a few tips that you might find helpful. Here’s how to care for your teeth without a dentist.
Always Brush Your Teeth Before Bed
This one may seem like a no-brainer. After all, we’ve been taught this since we were kids, but you’d be surprised how many people hop into bed without doing it. The most critical time of the day to brush your teeth is at night.
That’s because you’ve had a full day of eating foods that have formed plaque in your mouth, which can cause bad breath and bacteria to lurk in the mouth and between the teeth. Going to bed without brushing would be a bad decision on your part. (I’m guilty of this sometimes; we’re all human).
You should also consider the practice of brushing your teeth at least 2 times a day, and don’t forget to brush your tongue. Toothbrushes are a great item to stock up on as well. Toothbrushes
Flossing Your Teeth is Critical
Some are good about regularly brushing their teeth at least twice a day but fail desperately when flossing them. Believe it or not, flossing is just as important as brushing your teeth because it’s critical to clear out the food stuck between your teeth. I confess I hate flossing; my dental hygienist knows it. LOL!
Flossing your teeth also helps stimulate your gums while lowering inflammation. It also helps reduce plaque and prevent cavities from building up between your teeth.
Fluoride Toothpaste May be the Way to Go
Fluoride has received a lot of scrutiny over the past few years because of the other health concerns that it is known to cause. However, fluoride is still considered the best preventative chemical defense against tooth decay.
This type of toothpaste does an excellent job of fighting germs and bacteria that can cause decay but also creates a protective barrier around your teeth.
That’s why fluoride toothpaste may be the number one toothpaste of choice when you no longer have a dentist who can help you keep your teeth healthy. Be sure to have a stockpile of it because you’ll never know how important it is until it’s too late.
Sue suggested, “I always dip my toothbrush in peroxide, then baking soda, then top with natural toothpaste.”
Stock Up on Mouthwash
In a world without dentists, more and more people’s mouths will start smelling more fowl than ever before. Stocking up on minty fresh mouthwash may be a good idea, so you’re not one of them.
But mouthwash is more than just about freshening your breath, it also reduces the acid in your mouth and helps clean areas in the back of your mouth that’s hard to get to with a toothbrush. Mouthwash also provides another benefit of remineralizing your teeth, keeping them healthier and stronger.
Chew Sugar-Free Gum
Chewing sugar-free gum can also help freshen your breath and remove bits of food stuck between your teeth. It gets your saliva working in overdrive, which helps remove bacteria from your teeth even more quickly.
Drink More Water
You may be wondering how drinking more water has anything to do with the health of your teeth, but it does. Water is the number one fluid that your body needs for good overall health, but also for your oral health. Water helps wash out acids and some of the stickiness off our teeth caused by drinking beverages and certain acidic foods.
Eat Less Sugar
Sugar may taste wonderfully sweet to our taste buds, but it’s harmful and can damage our teeth and gums. Our saliva glands wash down most foods from our teeth, but sugar is too sticky. When sugar sits in our mouths, it converts into an acid that eats away at the enamel on our teeth.
Eventually, cavities will start to form, and there’s also a greater risk for gum disease to take root. The best thing you can do in a world without dentists is to watch and limit the amount of acidic and sugary foods you consume. So try your best to cut down on soda pop, sweets, and processed foods.
Stop Smoking
I know I will offend several people, but it’s my job to inform you. Smoking only increases the risk of having gum disease or even oral cancer later on down the road.
Tobacco even makes your teeth turn an unappealing shade of yellow. This goes for all tobacco products, including chew, cigars, pipes, snuff, vaping, and, of course, cigarettes.
Final Word
Caring for your teeth is more than just brushing and flossing them regularly. Your gums and tongue also play a massive role in the overall health of your mouth, so don’t forget to brush there as well. A world with no dentist isn’t a fun one!
A healthier diet containing less sugar and drinking more water is another excellent way to improve teeth. Suppose you are ever put in a position again where you cannot visit your dentist. These simple practices will keep your mouth healthier and better protected against cavities and other oral health problems. May God Bless this world, Linda
Copyright Images: Dentist Room and Chair Deposit photos_27616635_s-2019
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