St. Paul Pediatric Orthodontics Office Shares Holiday Dental Care Tips

    LAKEVILLE, MN, December 06, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Lakeville, Savage and St. Paul pediatric orthodontics office of Cosmopolitan Orthodontics advises people to brush up on their oral hygiene knowledge since the holiday season is right around the corner. Good oral hygiene helps take the bite out of sugary sweets and keeps them from taking a bite out of healthy teeth.

Save the Best for Last
When eating sweets, Dr. Trudy Bonvino recommends eating them after a meal, when saliva production is heightened. Saliva serves as a natural tooth protector.

Brush & Floss
Chewing hard candies can damage braces and the candy can become stuck between teeth and promote cavity formation, says Bonvino, a lingual braces provider, adding "Daily flossing and brushing after each meal keeps the areas between teeth free from food debris."

"If you're unable to brush after meals, keep sugarless gum on hand," Bonvino says. "Chewing gum spurs saliva production."

Pace Yourself
It can be tempting to eat lots of leftover Halloween candy in one sitting. Learning the importance of moderation is healthy for a reasons other than just oral health.

Got Milk?
Milk is a helpful combatant of bacteria's harmful effects in the mouth. Dairy products such as milk and cheese create a barrier to acids produced by oral bacteria, which lowers the chance of tooth decay.

Following these tips goes a long way toward taking the fright out of Halloween candy, making patients thankful for healthy teeth at Thanksgiving when presented with pumpkin pie, and keeping everyone merry when indulging in those Christmas and other seasonal treatments.

Learn More
To learn more about Cosmopolitan Orthodontics or Dr. Bonvino, who also works with patients in need of corrective jaw surgery, visit our blog http://www.cosmoortho.com/blog/ or call (952) 469-3333. Cosmopolitan is located at 17757 Juniper Path in Lakeville, and 8310 C.R. 42 in Savage.

About Cosmopolitan Orthodontics
Cosmopolitan Orthodontics opened on June 4, 2009 in Lakeville, MN, followed by a Savage location a year later. The facility features the latest in orthodontic technology. It is designed to provide an outstanding experience for patients and parents.

Dr. Trudy Bonvino, the orthodontist on staff, is a Twin Cities native. She was drawn to a career in orthodontics because it combined her two greatest interests: art and science.

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