Skippack Village Dentistry

Did you know that your #tongue can provide clues to your #overallhealth? A bright #red tongue could be caused by a vitamin deficiency. And white spots or coating on the tongue could indicate #oralthrush, which is a type of yeast infection. #wellnesswednesday #oralhealth

#Sugar can cause #toothdecay symptoms, like gum recession, tooth discoloration, sensitivity and bad breath. Spotting sugar in your #food is the best way to help limit your sugar intake. Keep an eye out for these other #names for sugar: Sucrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, dextrose, xylos and saccharin which are all variations of sugar. #tiptuesday #teethcare

#ReminderMonday: During this time of the year, it's easy to overdo the #sugar intake. Avoid munching throughout the day and try to #brush as soon as possible after having sugar. The less sugar you have, the better for your #dentalhealth. #teethhealth

#FunFactFriday: #Flossing can extend your #life expectancy up to 6 years because it reduces the chances of #infectious diseases. #dentalhealth https://firebaseurls.page.link/PvQzqL9LexKyidp2A

Should you #cover your #toothbrush to help reduce the amount of #bacteria on your brush? Believe it or not, the bacteria on your toothbrush may not be all that bad. Your body is continually subjected to bacteria, but it fights off #infections by using passive and active mechanisms. #truththursday #dentalhealth