Oral Health
Dentists Mohammed Roshdy and Leila Shayanpour, Wyndham Dental Office
Two dentists from the Wyndam Manor Dental Care presented this informative and valuable information, the dentists, Mohammed Roshdy and Leila Shayanpour at a recent City of Pickering Town Hall. The presentation was very valuable with an abundance of important advice relating to oral health care.
Dr. Shayanpour covered many aspects of Oral Health, from children to seniors. One area of emphasis was the importance of avoiding sugar-based foods and drinks as they are very damaging to teeth. Both dentists underlined that it is best to avoid consumption of these foods and drinks but occasional moderate consumption is acceptable.
Regular dental visits
The two dentists could not recommend highly enough that regular dental visits are vital for good oral hygiene. The minimum they feel should be done is an annual visit at the very least.
Toothbrushes
Though manual toothbrushes were not rejected, electric toothbrushes were highly recommended, particularly those with two features: pressure indicators and timer functions.
Toothpaste and flossing
Toothpaste with fluoride is best with their recommendation of Colgate PreviDent as the best of these.
Flossing is a too often neglected part of dental hygiene. They underlined that incorrect flossing was as bad as not flossing at all and they urged people to ask their dental hygienist to demonstrate the proper way to floss to maximize the effectiveness of this very important dental hygiene process. Even the floss used was explained. The flat floss is more beneficial and effective than the string type with their recommendation being Glide Pro Health floss.
Smoking and vaping
Again, Roshdy and Shasyanpour avoided discouragement of these practices but underlined their negative impact on oral health. Their use increases incidents of dry mouth and the risk of oral cancer.
Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is a problem exacerbated by smoking, vaping and consumption of sugar-laden foods. Relieving the symptoms of dry mouth can be done by greater water consumption, chewing certain types of gum such as “Pur,” and using anti-dry mouth’ lozenges. The problem is that a dry mouth allows bad bacteria to damage the teeth.
The bottom line…
Roshdy and Shayanfour closed by underlining the importance of regular dental office attendance and conscientious consumption of proper foods. They advised drinking plain water as best while avoiding sugary drinks/foods of any kind.
Wyndam Manor Dental Care
81 Middlecote Dr #10
Ajax, ON L1T0K3
Ph: 905-424-7344
