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Symptoms of Poor Oral Health and Some Tips You Can Follow to Improve Yours
Are you seeking ways to improve your oral hygiene? While your oral health may be in good shape now, it is possible for that to change. Several factors come into play when talking about the state of your oral hygiene, including dietary choices, stress, and medical prescriptions. If you feel like there are ways you could make improvements to your oral hygiene, but need assistance, visit Natalie K. Provenzano, DDS, Inc. in San Jose, California.
A Healthy Mouth
Following a consistent oral hygiene regimen at home (including brushing and flossing) is paramount to keeping your mouth healthy. Additionally, you can clean your tongue, use mouthwash, choose healthy dietary choices, and avoid the use of tobacco products. All of these will go a long way in maintaining a healthy mouth.
Signs Of Poor Oral Hygiene
You may feel like you have a healthy mouth and practice good oral hygiene habits. However, here are some common signs indicating that your oral hygiene might be taking a turn for the worse:
- Chronic bad breath
- Bleeding or inflamed gums
- Dry mouth
- Tooth decay
- Gum disease
- Tooth erosion
- Other health problems linked to your dental health, including oral cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, dementia, and rheumatoid arthritis
Improving Your Oral Health
While everyone’s oral health circumstances differ, certain basic strategies are proven to improve oral health. The best thing you can do for your oral health is to visit your dentist twice a year for a dental cleaning and examination.
Brushing and flossing are essential for oral wellness, but make sure you are not brushing or flossing too hard, as this can actually do more harm to your teeth and gums than good. Another helpful tip is to watch what you eat and drink. Avoiding food and drinks that are low in both sugar and acidity will only do your teeth and gums good. Sugar, especially, is known to encourage the growth of bacteria, leading to diminished oral health over time.
Please call (408) 226-2542 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Natalie Provenzano or Dr. Ram.
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Dr. Or Simel
Dr. Natalie Provenzano has been practicing dentistry since 2002 when she graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School in the class’ top 10. She served on the school’s ethics committee and was a member of the Oral Sedation Team and the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She also received the American Association of Women Dentists’ Female Dentist of the Year Award.
Also an alumnus of Loyola Marymount University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Biology, Dr. Provenzano was an active member of Ignatians Service Organization and Delta Gamma Fraternity and was chosen for the Order of Omega and Delta Sigma Nu Honor Societies.
Oral surgeon Dr. Or Simel has been practicing dentistry since 2009. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry (DDS), UCSF School of Medicine (MD), Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, (BS/Biology), and UCSF School of Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery). He graduated Summa Cum Laude and was on the Dean’s List, and National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association.
Together, they provide exceptional general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to patients of all ages in the area.