Eating Healthy and Your Teeth

Eating Healthy does not just effect the way your body operates and looks, it also effects your teeth!  

When you eat cretin foods bacteria in your mouth begins to form acids, these acids start the process that can lead to cavities down the road.  

It's the fermentable carbohydrates that mix with bacteria to form acids that begin the decay process. They include the obvious sugary foods, such as cookies, cakes, soft drinks and candy. But they also include less obvious foods, such as bread, crackers, bananas and breakfast cereals.

The longer food stays near the bacteria on the tooth the more damage that will be done as a result of the acidic build up. 

 Some food actually will not just create acids when they are being eaten, the acid will in fact stay on your teeth for the following 30 minutes. 

One a better note there are some foods that help protect our teeth from decay. These foods do this by creating more saliva in our mouths which protects the teeth against acids.  

One great food to eat immediately after other foods is aged cheese which help reduce the effects of acid in the mouth.  

All in all your diet does effect the health of your teeth and just as it is important to brush and floss, it is also important to maintain a healthy diet.  

Have a great day!

-Dr. Cardona

Snap on smiles:

Snap-On Smile® is affordable, non-invasive, and completely reversible. it that can easily and painlessly give you a beautiful smile.

Your Snap-On Smile® is custom made for you to be thin and strong with the look of natural teeth. you can eat and drink with it. You can wear it everyday and remove it anytime. Simply pop it in and out with a simple click.

I personally like this new and innovative idea,  It requires little intrusion on the patient and can be completed in as little a two visits.  

I have attached a photo of how it works. Let me know what you think? Would you use snap on smile?

Hey Everyone,
I just wanted to give you an update on last nights Latina Business Women Awards!  Thank you so much for the nomination for Healthcare Woman of the year!

We had an amazing time! There was great people, food and dancing! 

The Mission of the NLBWA is to encourage Latinas to develop their business and professional skills and to meet their career goals through education, business referrals and networking.

I am excited to say that I am going to be getting involved in this organization and look forward to meeting great new people and supporting Latina business women in our community.

Have a great weekend,

Dr.C

Missing Teeth: One or more missing teeth can negatively affect the appearance of your smile – as well as affect your bite and increase your risk for tooth decay – making replacement an integral part of oral health and facial esthetics. Missing teeth can be replaced by dental implants, bridges or partial dentures.
Harmony and Balance: Uneven, chipped and cracked teeth can be cosmetically bonded for an improved appearance, and a gummy smile can be re-contoured to help improve the overall look of the smile.
Fuller Lips, Smile and Cheeks: An unshapely or aging face can be improved or rejuvenated with certain procedures in the smile makeover category, including orthodontics and/or oral maxillofacial surgery.
A cosmetic dentist will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan designed to achieve exactly what you want from your makeover. This treatment plan may consist of many cosmetic and functionally restorative procedures, potentially including teeth whitening, composite bonding, veneers, dental crowns, orthodontics (braces), oral maxillofacial surgery and gummy smile reduction.

Have a great weekend!

Dr Cardona and Team