{"id":485,"date":"2019-05-13T08:51:09","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T07:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/?p=485"},"modified":"2019-05-30T09:42:30","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T08:42:30","slug":"saving-time-and-money-by-preventing-dental-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/saving-time-and-money-by-preventing-dental-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving time and money by preventing dental problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Establishing a thorough and\ncomprehensive oral hygiene routine is important for the maintenance of your\noral health and wellbeing. Preventive care is a health investment, since it\nwill save you time and money in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/preventing-dental-problems.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist in Mackay\" class=\"wp-image-486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/preventing-dental-problems.jpg 325w, https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/preventing-dental-problems-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/preventing-dental-problems-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Northern\nBeaches Dental<\/strong>, we believe that prevention is key to maintaining your oral\nhealth and keeping infections at bay. Dental care is\nnot cheap, but you can cut costs by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernbeachesdental.com.au\/\">dentist in Mackay<\/a> every 6 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commit to visiting the dentist bi-annually<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your teeth and gums are\nhealthy they will be stronger and perform better. Even if you brush and floss\nthem daily at home, your oral health will be at risk without a visit to the <strong>dentist in Mackay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dentist in Mackay has all the right tools to\nremove plaque from your teeth and gums, while looking for signs of decay and\ngum disease. If left untreated, these conditions can cause serious problems,\nincluding tooth loss. Overall, it is cheaper and simpler to undertake regular\ndental check-ups than undergo oral surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t use your teeth like tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teeth should never be used as\nscissors or bottle openers, but unfortunately, many people use their teeth to\ncut and open things. Misuse of your teeth can lead to premature wear and tear\nas well as tooth loss. For this reason, your <strong>dentist in Mackay<\/strong>\nwill advise you to use your teeth only for biting and chewing food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Change your eating habits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to consider if you\nwish to reduce your dental costs is your diet. A diet full of sugar and starch\ncan cause tooth decay and gum disease. A\nnutritious diet, on the other hand, can keep your teeth strong and functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clean your teeth correctly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You already know that brushing\nand flossing are important for maintaining your oral health. However, not\neveryone knows how to brush and floss their teeth properly. Your <strong>dentist in Mackay<\/strong> will show you all the right techniques to\nbrush and floss your teeth for removing food remains and bacteria competently\nafter each meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more about oral health\nprotection? Contact us today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All treatment carries risks.\nIndividual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure\nthat the treatment is right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Establishing a thorough and comprehensive oral hygiene routine is important for the maintenance of your oral health and wellbeing. Preventive care is a health investment, since it will save you time and money in the long run. At Northern Beaches Dental, we believe that prevention is key to maintaining your oral health and keeping infections [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=485"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":487,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485\/revisions\/487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=485"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}