5 Steps to a Healthy Mouth (Part 1 of 3)

1. Keep your mouth clean 

  • Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. 
  • Wait at least 20-30 minutes after eating before brushing your teeth. 
  • Floss every day. 
  • Eat a well-balanced diet. 
  • Limit foods and beverages containing sugar or carbohydrates. 
  • Ideal snack foods: cheese, nuts, vegetables, and non-acidic fruits. 
  • Look for oral care products with the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Seal.

2. Check your mouth regularly
Look for signs of gum disease: 

  • Red, shiny, puffy, sore or sensitive gums 
  • Bleeding when you brush or floss 
  • Bad breath that won't go away

Look for signs of oral cancer: 

  • Bleeding or open sores that don't heal 
  • White or red patches 
  • Numbness or tingling 
  • Small lumps and thickening on the sides or bottom of your tongue, the floor or roof of your mouth, the inside of your cheeks, or on your gums

To read the entire article visit CDA-ADC.ca.

 Vista Dental Care   
Chad Aitken, DMD
280-5201 43 St.
Red Deer, AB
T4N 1C7
(855) 636-9223   
VistaDentalCare.ca

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