We hope your summer is going well so far! Because having friends and family over for a small party is so prevalent during summer, Dr. Sachs would like to go over a couple of things you can do to keep your mouth, and your guest's mouth, healthy:
- Drink plenty of water. Water is an excellent beverage, not only for staying hydrated but it also washes away harmful bacteria in our mouth.
- Use dental picks instead of toothpicks. Dental picks are much safer for our teeth.
- Try to keep the sugary snacks and beverages to a minimum and replace them with snacks that are good for our mouth.
- Never chew on ice cubes! A good way around this is to keep drinks cold by placing them in an ice-filled cooler.
If you're in the Rockford, IL area and need a dental check-up or have any questions, we welcome you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sachs today!