"Fall Back" Dental Tips

Daylight savings ends and we gain an extra hour of time!  Dr. Douglas Barden recommends these 5 teeth-friendly things to do with your extra hour.

1. Whiten your teeth. Do your teeth look dull or have they lost their shine?  Try an at home tooth whitening strip or get it professionally done at your dentist’s office.
2. As a family cook a braces friendly healthy meal together. Health nutrition = healthy teeth!
3. Use this time to replace your toothbrush! Remember to switch your toothbrush every three months, after being sick, or when it looks worn.
4. Read a good tooth book with your kids! Kids love to read stories with their parents and there are a ton of great books that teach children about good oral hygiene and dental health in a fun way.
5. Watch a comedy show, funny movie, or have a family night of joke telling. It won’t improve your oral health, but it will give you a reason to show off your beautiful smile!
6. Have you lost or broken your retainer? Use the extra time to schedule an appointment and have a new one made. Remember wearing a retainer is necessary to maintain your beautiful smile!

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday!

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