Lil Jag got a toothache!! HOW COULD THIS HAVE EVER HAPPENED??!
Let's investigate🕵️♂️
After thorough investigation, the Lil Jag was discovered to have a CAVITY!!
What are Cavities?
- Cavities, or tooth decay, are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes.
Definition, and more info, from
- According to CDC, more than half (57%) or adolescents aged 12 to 19 have had cavities in their permanent teeth. In fact, it is even more common in adults, with 90% of adults 20 and older having had cavities.
So, how does this happen?
- Usually, cavities are caused by a combination of factors, such as:
Bacteria in your mouth
Frequent snacking
Sipping sugary drinks
Not cleaning your teeth well
What can we do to prevent it?
- Brush with fluoride toothpaste 20 minutes after eating or drinking.
- Rinse your mouth.
- Visit your dentist regularly.
- Avoid frequent snacking and sipping.
- Eat tooth healthy foods.
How to Brush Teeth properly in 5 Simple steps:
Brush the outer surfaces of your teeth.
Turn brush in a 45 degree angle and brush against the gum line.
Brush inner surface of your teeth.
Clean the chewing surfaces of your teeth.
Brush your tongue.
REMINDER - It is always important to maintain your oral health as it can effect your heart health and many other factors. Additionally, maintaining good dental hygiene eliminates bad breath, gingivitis, and cavities. Overall, we should always strive to maintain good hygiene, not only oral health, but every part of ourselves.
- If there are any other dental or health concerns, you should contact your dentist or doctor for more information. :)
DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH!!
The month of October is national dental hygiene month, and to promote this further, we are offering dental kits during the Fall Festival in October 26th, 2023.
