Amarillo Dentist Shares Important Dental Health Care Tips

    AMARILLO, TX, August 03, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Throughout the summer season many people shift their thoughts to carefree days spent at the beach or enjoying a summer barbeque. While these activities are enjoyable, Dr. Ken Comer, Amarillo dentist, offers dental health tips for his patients so they can continue to enjoy their summer without dental complications.

"With summer activities comes foots that are mostly sweet, sticky and delicious. We all enjoy summer weather and food, but it shouldn't be at the cost of our teeth," said Dr. Ken Comer, cosmetic dentist in Amarillo. "The key to optimal oral health is how we care for our teeth and gums, despite what types of foods and drinks we are consuming."

From ice cream cones to s'mores and cotton candy, summer favorites can wreak havoc on a person's teeth. In addition to seasonal treats, people often drink more in the summer, and unless the drink of choice is water, the sugars in sodas, juices and sports drinks can harm overall oral health. Dr. Ken Comer, Amarillo cosmetic dentist, encourages his patients to visit his office for checkups and up-to-date dental health care tips so that they can avoid cavities, tooth loss and gum disease this summer season.

Dr. Comer, family dentist in Amarillo, always recommends that his patients brush their teeth at least twice a day-once upon waking and once before bedtime. Brushing twice a day ensures that a person's teeth are free from harmful bacteria that can cause decay. It is also a good idea for patients to brush after meals and snacks, especially when dealing with sticky or sweet treats. However, Dr. Comer, dentist offering dental implants in Amarillo, understands it can be hard to brush while at the beach, but patients can swish water to try to get rid of anything that is stuck in a person's teeth.

"It is also important to floss, especially when the food being consumed can easily get stuck between teeth. Even if it is difficult to get to a toothbrush, keeping a pack of dental floss with you can help to clean between your teeth after eating," said Dr. Comer, Amarillo dental implant dentist.

Patients should also limit how often they eat. While many may not avoid the delicious foods that are associated with summer altogether, it is important to limit how often food is consumed. Rather than snacking all day while out at the street fair or at a barbeque, patients should try to limit the number of times food is eaten.

Additionally, Dr. Comer, Amarillo teeth whitening dentist, places a strong emphasis on water to help throughout the summer. Not only is water the best way to remain hydrated on a hot summer day it is also a friend to a person's teeth. Drinking water instead of sugary drinks is better for a person's teeth because it does not provide a breeding ground for bacteria to thrive. Water is also useful because it can help when a toothbrush is not available-a few sips of water swished around can help rid teeth of some of the particles that eating leaves behind.

Patients are encouraged to maintain their regularly scheduled preventative maintenance dental appointments to ensure their oral health. While enjoying the summer sun and weather, Dr. Ken Comer, Amarillo Invisalign dentist, urges his patients to take good care of their teeth and gums to avoid dental complications and to keep smiling all summer long.

For more information, patients can visit Dr. Comer's practice website at http://www.kencomerdds.com/.

About Dr. Ken Comer, DDS, PC: Dr. Ken Comer has been working with patients to provide the best dental care since 1985. He received his DDS degree from Baylor College of Dentistry and his undergraduate degree in Biology from West Texas State University. Dr. Comer has been practicing dental care for twenty years, focusing in the treatment of oral-facial pain, endodontic, TMD, cosmetic, and Invisalign. Committed to providing the best in quality care, Dr. Comer has completed many postgraduate continuing education programs to further his skill and knowledge in dentistry.

Media Contact:
Dr. Ken Comer, DDS
[email protected]
4600 W. Interstate 40
Suite #302
Amarillo, TX 79106
http://www.kencomerdds.com

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