The Three Pillars of Dental Health in Costa Rica

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For all the convenience and affordability of dental tourism in Costa Rica, the best you can hope for with regard to your oral health is that you will never require a major procedure done.

Most of the patients who visit New Smile Dental Group, a San Jose clinic that specializes in dental tourism, come to Costa Rica to get procedures to improve their oral health. Popular belief is that dental tourism is an exercise in narcissism; nothing can be further from the truth. The fact is that most dental tourists do not come to Costa Rica for cosmetic dentistry procedures; the majority seek dental restorations such as crowns and implants.

It is important to understand that while oral health and dental appearance are related, they are not necessarily dependent on each other. On one hand, a North American patient who comes to Costa Rica to fix teeth that are slightly crooked and naturally discolored may enjoy great oral health; on the other hand, a Hollywood smile can be created with dentures or aggressive bleaching, but it may also conceal cavities, tooth decay and gum disease.

The dental professionals at the New Smile Dental Group recommend paying more attention to the three pillars of oral health than to dental appearance:

1 – Sugar Intake: In general, you want to avoid granulated sugar and sweet processed foods; at the same time, you should be mindful of oral hygiene and remember to brush your teeth soon after you consume foods that contain sugar.

2 – Prevent Gum Disease: The purpose of brushing and flossing is not so much to clean your teeth as it is to keep your gums healthy. You want to stimulate your gum tissue and prevent the accumulation of plaque, and the best way to accomplish this is with proper oral hygiene.

3 – Healthy Nutrition: Ask your dentist about the best foods for your oral health. For example, raw vegetables help you absorb vitamins A and C as they stimulate your gums. Another example is tea, which is high in fluoride.

For more information about oral health please contact New Smile Dental Group at 1 (888) 663-9764; if you are in Costa Rica, you can call 2222-4182.

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