Oral Health Education
Knowledge is Power
Here at Advanced Dentistry by Design, we really care about the oral and overall health of each and every patient we treat! It’s not just our job to fix your teeth, it’s our job to keep your mouth healthy so your teeth don’t need fixing, just routine care.
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Oral Health Education
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
As we learn more about the connection between oral health and overall health, we do our best to pass the knowledge onto our patients. We place heavy emphasis on prevention so that you can avoid treatments you don’t want or need. One of the greatest ways we can promote optimal oral health is by dissecting our diets and learning about the impact certain foods and beverages have on our bodies. What we ingest and imbibe can increase inflammation, which exacerbates myriad conditions (like gum disease). For more information on the kind of diet that can improve the way you feel and look, as well as help you ace your dental checkups, read the article below.
The Importance of pH Balance for a Healthy Smile
The pH level in your mouth plays a crucial role in your oral health—the less acidic, the better! Keeping your mouth’s pH in balance can help protect your enamel and prevent decay. Except for water, almost nothing has a neutral pH, making it important to know how acidic other everyday beverages can be.
Drinks with a pH below 5.5 contribute to enamel erosion, while those with a higher pH can help protect your smile. For example:
Acidic Offenders:
- Cola – Extremely acidic and damaging to enamel
- Sports Drinks – Often marketed as “healthy” but surprisingly erosive
- Tomato Juice – Packed with vitamins, but also high in acid
Better Choices:
- Water – The best option for hydration and oral health
- CariFree Treatment Rinse – Helps neutralize acidity and protect enamel
Curious about where your favorite drinks land on the pH scale? We’re not afraid to name names!
Download our full guide to see the complete chart.
How to Support a Healthy Mouth pH:
- Drink water between meals (it has a neutral pH of 7)
- Avoid acidic beverages like sodas and sports drinks
- Chew sugar-free gum (especially with xylitol) to stimulate saliva
- Limit snacking and frequent sipping of sugary drinks
- Eat more vegetables to help neutralize acids
- Use pH-balancing oral care products
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or want to learn more, contact our Carson City dentist office today! You can come see Dr. Clint Euse, Dr. Kelly Euse, Dr. Randy Wright, and Dr. Matt Lisenby to learn more, and check your mouth’s pH!