The Importance of Water and Our Dental Health

Water does a lot of wonderful things, and this includes helping keep our mouth healthy.

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Water helps our bodies in many ways, including keeping our skin healthy and distributing nutrients, but did you know water is also great for our dental health? Water helps our teeth in a number of ways, including:

• Children’s teeth benefit from the fluoride found in water
• Drinking water can help wash away harmful bacteria and germs from our mouth
• Water helps keep our mouth hydrated and helps combat issues associated with dry mouth

Although water is an excellent way to stay hydrated and can help aid in our goal of keeping our mouth healthy, it is not a substitute for proper brushing and flossing. Proper dental hygiene is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy.

Be sure to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kinn in Fostoria, OH if you are due for a cleaning or have any questions about your dental health.

My Tooth Is Chipped. What Are My Options?

There are many ways you can chip your tooth. But once you’ve chipped it, what can be done about it? After chipping a tooth, the first thing you should do is clean your mouth by rinsing with warm water. After that, minimize the swelling by applying a cold compress to

What Are Common Dental Allergies? Part 2

Our previous blog discussed latex allergies that patients may experience when visiting the dentist. This post covers a couple of other potential dental allergies. Is a Latex Allergy Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a reaction that occurs when our skin comes into contact with a certain ingredient in fragrances, soaps,

What Are Common Dental Allergies? Part 1

There are many dental allergies that a patient may experience when going to their dental appointment. These allergies aren’t to the doctors themselves, but rather the materials they use, such as latex. If you experience any of the following allergies, inform your dentist before your next appointment. Latex Allergy Latex

Water does a lot of wonderful things, and this includes helping keep our mouth healthy.

My Tooth Is Chipped. What Are My Options?

What Are Common Dental Allergies? Part 2

What Are Common Dental Allergies? Part 1

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