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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body

Duxton Dental • Dec 13, 2018

Your Oral Health is More Important Than You Might Realise

healthy mouth and happy body Inforgraphics showcasing how your dentist can help your overall health

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This is such a great Infographic showcasing how important your oral health is and the knock-on effects it can have on your body and overall health and well-being.Taking excellent care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal in itself. Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease—and can help you keep your teeth as you get older.

How can I protect my oral health?

To protect your oral health, practice good oral hygiene every day. For example:

  • Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
  • Floss daily.
  • Eat a healthy diet and limit between-meal snacks.
  • Replace your toothbrush every three to four months or sooner if bristles are frayed.
  • Schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings.
  • Avoid tobacco use.
If you haven't already we suggest you book our new patient examination. This is an incredibly thorough and detailed examination to allow us to analyse and draw up a comprehensive treatment plan best suited to you. More details of the specifics of our new patient examination can be found here. At Duxton Dental we consider ourselves to be innovative and caring Christchurch Dentists. Please do not hesitate to contact our friendly and knowledgeable dental team on 03 348 5488 or info@duxtondental.co.nz

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