How Epic Dental Can Help You Avoid The Dentist

Very few people look forward to a visit to the dentist. For too many of us, the very idea conjures images of painful procedures, the sound of drills, and an uncomfortable recovery time—not to mention the bill that will be coming.

In addition, for people with ongoing dental health issues, a dental visit can also feel embarrassing. If you’re one of those who will do almost anything to get out of a trip to the dentist, then we’ve got a solution to help keep you out of that chair.

Why We Want to Avoid the Dentist

It’s been reported that one in five people dread going to the dentist. The reasons people want to avoid a dental check-up are as varied as the teeth in our mouths. But the biggest deterrent is usually fear: fear of the unknown, fear of pain and discomfort, fear of how much (or how little) our insurance will cover, and fear of knowing that this will not be your last cavity.

When you think about it, it’s not that surprising. A visit to the dentist involves having a stranger poke around in our mouths and potentially drill holes in our teeth. Typically those who avoid the dentist the most are the ones who could reap the most benefits from regular visits. It’s no surprise that poor dental health corresponds to fewer dental appointments. Fear is a detrimental motivator that keeps many people away from regular dentist visits.

Fear isn’t the only thing keeping us away from the dental office. Today our lives are busier than ever. Making time to sit in the dentist’s chair isn’t always a top priority. If making it to an appointment requires time off work or away from family who require care, that can be hard to arrange. And even if you do juggle your life to accommodate the appointment, afterwards you might have to deal with pain, discomfort, and time to recover. Sometimes you can’t even drive yourself home from the dentist.

But the biggest elephant in the dental office is probably the cost. If you require extensive work to repair damage, the dollars can certainly add up. Sure, insurance will kick in some, but many necessary treatments require a significant co-pay or large deductible. The good news is that if you’ve found yourself feeling afraid or nervous about the dentist for any reason, there’s a way to avoid those costly, painful visits and the angst that comes with them.

Why We End Up Having to Go to the Dentist Again and Again

In a perfect world, we’d all see the dentist just twice per year for a friendly, celebratory cleaning and a free toothbrush. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for thousands of people across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 30 percent of adults have untreated dental caries, which is the technical name for tooth decay and the cause of all those dental problems.

The symptom you’re probably most familiar with is cavities. Those nasty buggers keep us in the dentist’s chair and require us to be poked and prodded to have our teeth filled in an effort to stop the spread of the decay that’s eating away at our teeth. But fillings don’t stop the underlying cause. They might be able to halt deterioration and alleviate pain and discomfort, but the bacteria that got those cavities started in the first place is still alive and well.

Whether we like it or not, our mouths are hotbeds of bacteria production. The food we eat, the things we drink, and even the toothpaste we use can all contribute to making our mouths the perfect habitat for dangerous bacteria. Unchecked bacteria produces acid that wears away at the protective layers of our teeth and makes them vulnerable to attack.

Even if you brush twice-a-day with a toothpaste containing fluoride, you can still walk away from the sink with plenty of unhealthy bacteria making a home in your mouth. Fluoride helps strengthen teeth, but if they’re already weakened because bacteria has eaten away the calcium and phosphate that keep teeth healthy, you’re fighting a losing battle.

To truly put an end to cavities and other symptoms of dental caries, you need to get rid of that bacteria. Once the bacteria is eliminated, your mouth can do what it needs to do to remineralize your teeth and rebuild those protective layers. But it takes more than your average toothbrush and toothpaste to make that happen.

How to Stop Being a Frequent Flier at the Dentist

The key to staying out of the dentist’s chair is eliminating that harmful bacteria once and for all. Our favorite way to send bacteria packing is xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that doesn’t break down the same way other sugars do. Instead of aiding and abetting tooth decay, xylitol can stop it in its tracks. When you add xylitol to your dental care routine, you’re making a full-force attack on that unfriendly bacteria and paving the way to a future with a lot less time at the dentist.

Xylitol naturally eliminates the bacteria that loves to live in your mouth. It inhibits the production of acid, and helps starve those dangerous bacteria to death. Once the bacteria is gone your mouth can start healing itself.

Our saliva is designed to help protect teeth by getting rid of unwelcome bacteria and remineralizing weakened teeth. However, when we dilute the natural power of our saliva with acid-ridden drinks and food, there’s just too much bacteria for our natural defenses to destroy.

When you add xylitol to your dental health care routine, you’re sending your natural defenses some much-needed reinforcements. It can be as simple as chewing gum or using mints that contain xylitol. And you can go even further by swapping out your regular toothpaste or mouthwash for ones containing xylitol to get your dentist recommended 6 grams a day.

Once xylitol is introduced, it gets to work inducing healthy saliva flow, buffering against acid attacks and supporting remineralization. The longer you use it, the better your results will be. Consistent xylitol use will restore the natural balance of your mouth and eliminate those unwanted bacteria that cause you trouble. Repeated use will even get rid of bacteria on your toothbrush because there won’t be any living in your mouth that can be left behind.

Conclusion

If you’ve made an art out of avoiding the dentist, it’s time to belly up to the dental chair. With xylitol in your dental care regimen you won’t need to go back again and again to repair ongoing damage. You can eliminate the need for fillings and other invasive procedures by simply trading your regular gum, mints, toothpaste, or mouthwash for ones that contain xylitol.

This one thing is all it takes to become one of the lucky people who only need to see the dentist for cleanings. It’s hard to believe that something so easy can save you from the fear, worry and expense of repeat dental visits. Add xylitol to your routine today and keep yourself out of the dentist’s chair.

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