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DENTIST PALM BAY FL : Dental Care in PALM BAY FL By FAMILY DENTIST PALM BAY FL
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Hey, I just got a reminder card that I am supposed to visit
my DENTIST PALM BAY FL for my 6 month cleaning. DENTIST PALM BAY FL Congratulations! I always
like going to a dentist. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT You are a dentist.
DENTIST PALM BAY FL What can I say, I like myself.
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT That is so nice. So let me ask you something. 6 months. Who came
up with 6 months? Why are we all supposed to go in for cleanings every 6 months?
DENTIST PALM BAY FL There is actually no hard and fast rule that everybody needs a cleaning
every 6 months. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Great. So what’s
the longest I can wait between office cleanings? DENTIST PALM BAY FL How much do you like your
teeth? PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Actually, I’m pretty
fond of them. DENTIST PALM BAY FL 6 months is about the
maximum most people can go between cleanings if they want healthy teeth and gums healthy
that look really good. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT I’m all about looking
good and staying healthy. DENTIST PALM BAY FL Now some people actually
need to go more often, maybe every few months, if they tend to get cavities. PALM BAY DENTAL
PATIENT Or if they want their teeth looking really good.
DENTIST PALM BAY FL That’s right. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT So why do some people
tend to get cavities more than others? DENTIST PALM BAY FL Essentially, it comes
down to dental plaque. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Dental plaque, I should
have known. That dental plaque, always a problem. One thing, what is dental plaque?
DENTIST PALM BAY FL Dental plaque is actually a mix of sugar, protein and mucous that forms
on your teeth. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Are you kidding?
DENTIST PALM BAY FL Dental plaque forms in your mouth soon after eating any type of carbohydrates.
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Like sugar? DENTIST PALM BAY FL Sugar is the worst. The
plaque itself isn’t a problem for teeth. The real problem is the bacteria that grow
in plaque, which will cause cavities. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT That’s why dentists
really don’t want us eating sugar. DENTIST PALM BAY FL Exactly. But there are
several factors that contribute to tooth decay and gum disease.
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Like what? DENTIST PALM BAY FL Heredity. How healthy
are your teeth to begin with, and how well does your body fight infection and cavities.
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Hadn’t thought about that.
DENTIST PALM BAY FL Another factor is the type of bacteria that are in your mouth. Some
people have more of the kind of bacteria that cause decay and gum disease.
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT I can’t really control my heredity.
DENTIST PALM BAY FL Nor can you control the type of bacteria in your mouth.
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Bummer. Any other factors?
DENTIST PALM BAY FL Saliva. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Saliva. Yucky.
DENTIST PALM BAY FL Not yucky. Needed. It protects your teeth against cavities.
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT Have I mentioned how much I love saliva?
DENTIST PALM BAY FL The saliva and the enzymes it contains will help fight cavities.
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT That is fantastic. DENTIST PALM BAY FL But some people have too
little saliva. These can be people who breathe mostly through their mouths or who are on
certain medications. They lose the protection of this saliva and have much more tooth decay
and inflammation in their gums. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT So they have to take
especially good care of their teeth. DENTIST PALM BAY FL Which leads us to the
final main factor. How well you brush and floss your teeth. Again, this is entirely
in your control. Do you routinely floss and scrub the plaque and bacteria off your teeth
or do you let it build up? PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT And do you go in regularly
for office cleanings to get your teeth sparkling clean?
DENTIST PALM BAY FL Exactly right. Since no two people have the same health condition,
someone may need to go every 6 months. Others may need to go more often. I think of it like
getting a haircut. It's refreshing. Your DENTIST PALM BAY FL will consider all the factors
when they tell you how often to come in. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT I probably should
listen. DENTIST PALM BAY FL That’s what I would
do. PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT You’re the dentist.
DENTIST PALM BAY FL I like to listen to myself. What can I say - I’m an interesting person.
PALM BAY DENTAL PATIENT My dentist tells me that prevention is better and cheaper than
cure. If you want to have a healthy smile, call your local DENTIST PALM BAY FL today
and schedule your dental appointment.
You will be happy when you look and feel great with your smile!
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