{"id":85,"date":"2022-08-25T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=85"},"modified":"2022-09-21T14:20:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T14:20:25","slug":"4-ways-ace-next-dental-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/25\/4-ways-ace-next-dental-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Sure Ways to Ace Your Next Dental Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_406405099__1663769334_85716-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman giving the thumbs up after acing her dental exam\" class=\"wp-image-86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_406405099__1663769334_85716-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_406405099__1663769334_85716-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_406405099__1663769334_85716.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As kids return to school, they\u2019ll come home with projects to complete, papers to write, and exams to study for. While working for good grades can be difficult, there\u2019s one test you can ace every time\u2014your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental exam or checkup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t know what you need to do in order to get positive feedback from the dentist? Here are four tips that\u2019ll get you ready to pass with flying colors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Consistent and Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like mastering an instrument or a sport requires lots and lots of practice, so does keeping your smile healthy through brushing <em>and<\/em> flossing. In fact, you must perform oral hygiene habits every day! Fortunately, during the school year, it\u2019s usually easier for everyone in the family to start and stick to a normal routine of brushing and flossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, if you want to impress at your next dental appointment, you need to make oral care a daily habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink Lots of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard or read about how beneficial water is for your heart and other parts of the body; well, it\u2019s good for your smile too! Water not only keeps you hydrated, but it neutralizes oral acids that cause cavities and infection and supplies your body with plenty of saliva to rinse out plaque and bits of food from your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose Your Food Wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably heard that sugar can cause cavities. Candy, cookies, and other sweet treats are often blamed most, but even foods like bread, crackers, and potato chips can also lead to decay and other problems. As a result, you should limit how often you have these kinds of foods and be careful about the foods you pack in your or your kids\u2019 lunches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the coin, while you should avoid certain foods, you should also eat more of other foods to support a healthy mouth. Fibrous fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, and calcium-packed foods strengthen your teeth and gums against harmful oral bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay on Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to your at-home routine, you need to set a dental appointment every six months for a checkup and cleaning. Even if you aren\u2019t currently experiencing any dental problems, this visit is essential to stay on top of your oral health. Cavities, gum disease, and other issues can creep up without noticeable symptoms, and these appointments are an opportunity to catch and prevent them from damaging your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, your oral health isn\u2019t exactly like succeeding academically, but you can feel like you\u2019ve earned an A when you leave the dentist\u2019s office. By following these tips, you can then focus on performing well in school this upcoming year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. David Thomas<\/a> owns and operates Seahurst Park Dentistry of Burien. Friendly and compassionate, he has undergone many years of clinical training. In fact, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Maricopa Institute of Health Services Hospital. 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