Does drinking more water protects your teeth?

As we all know that drinking more water is very much more important for the body. Drinking more water is good for health. It always keeps hydrated your body. It protects your body from many health problems. Same way, drinking more water protects your oral health too. It helps to expand the quality of your smile & life. Because once your teeth get damaged, then you will also lose your beautiful and natural smile. You won't feel confident in front of many people. Also helps to protect your teeth & mouth from bacteria.

In this blog let us discuss how drinking more water helps to protect your oral health. 

1. Prevents from the dry mouth:

The saliva which is produced in the mouth is nothing but water. So drinking more water will reduce the risk of dry mouth. Dry mouth causes because your mouth stops producing saliva. This dryness of the mouth makes it hard to talk. Dryness of the mouth also produces bad breathe. So drink a sufficient amount of water daily and keep hydrating your mouth.

2. Strengthens your teeth:

Water includes fluoride. Fluoride is an element that is seen in the water. Fluoride reduces the risk of cavities and keeps your oral health healthy. So drinking more and more water is the best way to take care of your dental/oral health and make your teeth and smile stronger.

3. It's Sugar and Calorie-free:

As we all know that water doesn't have any taste. Neither does it contain any kind of artificial element or flavor. People mostly prefer to have fruit juice or sugary drinks which are more dangerous to the teeth. By consuming sugary flavor drinks your teeth get damaged because these drinks leave bacteria which leads to tooth decay and gum diseases. So avoid drinking these sugary drinks instead of that start consuming water which is a good and better and healthy option for your oral health.

4. It cleans the teeth:

As we all are hearing from our childhood that brushing & flossing your teeth twice a day helps to clean your teeth. In the same way drinking more water helps to clean your teeth. Water is not the substitute for the brush. You need to do both options daily. Whatever you eat or drink contains sugar which has an adverse effect on your teeth. Sometimes whatever you eat food sticks to you eat, so drinking water after your every meal help to reduce the bacteria and remove all the food particles which are stuck in your teeth.

Apart from drinking water, there is some dental routine which you need to follow to keep your teeth and smile healthy.

• On a regular basis brush your teeth twice a day. 
•  Also Flossing your teeth is a good habit. Flossing is used to clean the food stuck in your teeth.
• Use Fluoride so that it will help the Risk of Tooth Decay.
• Every six months have a habit of visiting your dentists for routine dental checkups. 
• Last but not least consume more and more water so that your oral health and whole-body system be healthy.

If you are suffering from any dental issues or any oral health concerns, then feel free to call your Potomac Dentist - Dr. Arta Moaddab calls us at (301)299-1505. our emergency service is also open you can contact 24/7 or can leave a message on our website.

Dental Bridges and It's Types

Dental bridges precisely bridge the gap between one or more than one missing teeth. Dental bridge imitate the shape, look and function of natural teeth. They are also custom made for every patient. 

A dental bridge is a false tooth (called a pontic) that is held in place by the abutment teeth on either side of the gap. Pontics are made from a variety of materials such as gold, alloys, porcelain or combination of these materials or it is aesthetically blend in with your natural teeth.

Types of Dental Bridges

There are four main types of dental bridges:

• Traditional
• Cantilever
• Maryland
• Implant-Supported

Traditional Dental Bridge

Traditional dental bridge is one of the most common type of dental bridge. It contains porcelain fused to metal, ceramic, or all metal like gold. Traditional bridges have one fake tooth called a pontic. A dental crown holds it in place on each side. On this on going procedure our dentist will file and shape the two teeth next to the false tooth. It ensures that both the dental crowns have been fit properly. They are durable, strong, and last a long time with proper care.

Cantilever Dental Bridge

Although similar to traditional bridges. They are made up of porcelain fused to metal. Its must to have one natural tooth remaining next to the missing tooth, to support a cantilever bridge. A artificial tooth (dental crown) is placed on either side over the unhealthy tooth, in cantilever dental bridge. Cantilever bridge is basically used to restore front teeth. This type of bridges aren’t strong enough to support back teeth (molars).

Maryland Dental Bridge

Maryland bridges are also known as adhesive bridges, are less invasive than traditional bridges. They a have a false tooth (pontic) that is supported by a metal framework. Maryland bridges are made of porcelain. The material is nearly the same color as your natural teeth. To keep them stable, these bridges have “wings” that bond to the adjacent teeth. Nowadays, the wings are usually made of porcelain instead of metal.

Less tooth removal is necessary for Maryland bridges because they attach next to the missing tooth to the backside of your front teeth. Like a traditional bridge, a Maryland bridge can only be used when you have a natural tooth on each side of the gap caused by the missing tooth or teeth.

Implant Supported Dental Bridge

Implant-supported bridges are supported entirely by dental implants, instead of a metal framework or dental crowns. Typically, one implant is surgically placed for every missing tooth, and these implants hold the bridge in position. If one implant for each missing tooth isn’t possible, the bridge may have a pontic suspended between two implant-supported crowns.

How to take care of Dental Bridges

Brush twice a day using a soft toothbrush with fluoride toothpaste.

Eat healthy foods that are rich in fibre.

Limited intake of sugary foods and drinks.

Floss once daily and clean under your bridge.

Avoid hard and sticky foods like sticky candy, ice, raw vegetables.

Practice good oral hygiene.

Avoid smoking and tobacco use.

Keep getting regular checkups.

Use antiseptic mouthwash.

If you want to know more about the dental bridges then you should concern your Potomac Dentists (Standard Dental LLC). Book your appointment today. Call us at (301)299-1505 and Feel free to ask your question.