{"id":1154,"date":"2020-11-25T18:23:43","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T18:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/why-were-thankful-for-the-dentist\/"},"modified":"2020-11-25T18:23:43","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T18:23:43","slug":"why-were-thankful-for-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/why-were-thankful-for-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We\u2019re Thankful for the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/thankful-2020_543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/thankful-2020_543.jpg 543w, https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/thankful-2020_543-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/11\/thankful-2020_543-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>IT\u2019S THAT TIME<\/b> of the year when we take stock of what we\u2019re thankful for. Even in a turbulent year, there\u2019s plenty that goes on that list, from our families and friends to new skills we\u2019ve developed, and we hope that hard-working dental professionals are included for a lot of people!<\/p>\n<h3>Healthy Smiles Come Easier With Modern Dentistry<\/h3>\n<p>Before you scoff at the idea of putting dentists on a list of things to be grateful for, hear us out. It\u2019s not just about the treatment we receive at our dental exams; it\u2019s more than that.<strong> Dentists have led the charge for good dental habits<\/strong> and awareness of the harm sugar can do to our teeth and gums. Let\u2019s go over just a few of the things that are widely understood these days thanks to dentists.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of a Daily Dental Health Routine<\/h3>\n<p>All our lives, we\u2019ve heard dentists tell us to brush twice a day for two full minutes and to floss daily. This is because neglecting to brush and floss or <strong>not doing a thorough job allows plaque to build up<\/strong>, calcify into tartar, and increase the risk of gum disease and tooth decay. However, it\u2019s also important to be gentle with the floss and not to brush too hard, because overbrushing can be a problem as well. That\u2019s why dentists recommend soft-bristled brushes!<\/p>\n<h3>How We Keep Our Smiles Bright and Breath Fresh<\/h3>\n<p>Dentists also help us out with great tips for how to keep our breath fresh, like making sure to include scraping our tongues in our daily hygiene routines. <strong>Lots of bacteria can get trapped in the rough surface of the tongue<\/strong>, so we should be cleaning it off regularly using tongue scrapers! (Simply using a toothbrush for that won\u2019t be very effective.)<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EvcdVYORC9o?rel=0\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Another important way to keep our breath fresh is to cut back on our sugar consumption, because that\u2019s smelly oral bacteria\u2019s favorite food! <strong>We should also be breathing through our noses whenever possible<\/strong>, because mouth-breathing dries out our mouths, leaving us with less saliva to wash away unpleasant smells.<\/p>\n<h3>Regular Dental Check-Ups Matter!<\/h3>\n<p>The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is absolutely true when it comes to dental health. Regular dental exams (meaning every six months) are <strong>the best way to catch little problems before they can become big<\/strong> (and expensive). Good to know!<\/p>\n<h3>It Goes Both Ways: We\u2019re Thankful for Our Patients!<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re so grateful that we get to play a role in keeping our patients\u2019 smiles healthy! We hope the remainder of the year is wonderful for all of you and that you have many opportunities to show off your gorgeous smiles.<\/p>\n<h4>We look forward to seeing you!<\/h4>\n<h6>Top image used under <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/cc0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC0 Public Domain license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><b>IT\u2019S THAT TIME<\/b> of the year when we take stock of what we\u2019re thankful for. 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