{"id":330,"date":"2019-01-17T20:38:13","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T20:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/?p=330"},"modified":"2019-02-17T20:39:29","modified_gmt":"2019-02-17T20:39:29","slug":"enjoy-healthier-teeth-in-2019-with-these-tips-from-a-dentist-in-lincoln","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/enjoy-healthier-teeth-in-2019-with-these-tips-from-a-dentist-in-lincoln\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy Healthier Teeth In 2019 with These Tips from a Dentist in Lincoln"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_39515593_Preview.jpeg\" alt=\"dental patient smiling at camera\" class=\"wp-image-196\" width=\"249\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_39515593_Preview.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_39515593_Preview-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_39515593_Preview-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to enjoy healthier teeth and gums throughout 2019? A great way to start is by following a few tips from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist in Lincoln<\/a>. These include brushing more often, eating lots of delicious, healthy foods, and drinking plenty of fluoridated water. Let&#8217;s look at each of these tips in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spend More Time with Your Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve heard it all your\nlife: brush after every meal. But this advice isn&#8217;t always practical,\nespecially for those of us who work outside our homes. So how do you get the\nmost benefit from your toothbrush? Here are some handy tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aim for a\ntwice-daily brushing schedule, once in the morning before you begin your day\nand again in the evening as soon as possible after dinner.<\/li><li>Spend more time making\neach toothbrushing session count. Dentists recommend brushing for a full two\nminutes. <\/li><li>Keep a spare\ntoothbrush and tube of toothpaste in a drawer at your desk or workstation, in\ncase you get a chance to brush after your mid-shift meal. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Food Your Teeth\u2019s Friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating is not only essential,\nit\u2019s also enjoyable. But most of our favorite foods contain sugar and carbs,\nboth of which fuel the cavity-causing germs that live in our mouths. Can you\nhave your cake and eat it too? The answer is \u201cyes, within reason.\u201d Here\u2019s what\nwe mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your body needs\nnutrients like protein, calcium, and vitamins to keep your teeth strong and healthy.\nMake sure the foods you eat are rich in these essential ingredients.<\/li><li>At the same time,\nyou also need carbs to give you energy. But not all carbs are created equal. Foods\nlike whole grain breads, brown rice, and sweet potatoes have the stuff you need.\nBut they\u2019re also packed with fiber, which helps your body to digest them\ngradually. <\/li><li>As far as sugary\ndesserts are concerned, they\u2019re perfectly fine for occasional treats. But over-indulging\nin them can send the cavity formation process into overdrive. It\u2019s best to savor\nthem only on rare occasions and brush your teeth as soon as possible\nafterwards.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Water Your Default Beverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water rarely gets the respect\nit deserves. That\u2019s a shame, because none of us could get by without it. Take\nyour mouth for example. It needs a steady supply of saliva, which is made from\nwater, to both aid digestion and keep cavity-causing bacteria under control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plain tap water is the best choice\nfor your dental health, as it contains fluoride. But many people object to the\ntaste of their municipal water supply. Filtration systems can help with this concern.\nJust make sure the one you chose doesn\u2019t filter out the fluoride! You might\nalso want to add a tiny squirt of lime or lemon juice or a spring of mint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of us only gets one set\nof natural teeth. Keep yours as healthy as possible by following the tips in\nthis post. Come 2020 you\u2019ll look back and smile at the positive steps you\u2019ve taken\nduring 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\nDr. Louis Olberding\u2019s\ncommitment to continuing education is matched only by the caring attention he\ngives to each and every patient. Dr. Olberding is a member of the American Dental\nAssociation and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. You can reach his\noffice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> or by\ncalling (402) 488-2325.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to enjoy healthier teeth and gums throughout 2019? A great way to start is by following a few tips from a dentist in Lincoln. These include brushing more often, eating lots of delicious, healthy foods, and drinking plenty of fluoridated water. 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