4 Tips for a Kissable Mouth this Valentine’s Day

Did you know that kissing can help fight cavities? A dry mouth is more prone to plaque buildup and bad breath.

Heidi K. Hausauer, DDS, FAGD, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry explains that kissing can prevent cavities by stimulating saliva production. By keeping your mouth moist, saliva serves as a natural oral cleanser.

Now, before you give this brilliant excuse to your love interest this Valentine’s, make sure you get that mouth smooch-ready! Bad dental health risks both of you with unwanted mouth diseases. Read on for tips on a kiss-worthy mouth.

Take his (bad) breath away!

Coffee, tea, wine and chocolates may be good to the taste, but bad for your breath. Avoid strongly-flavored food and drinks. If you are to indulge, rinse with water, or better yet, brush your teeth afterwards with fluoride toothpaste, and floss to remove trapped food in between your teeth.

Make your teeth as bright as your future together

All you need is love — and air prophylaxis! For those stubborn teeth stains caused by smoking and drinking, regular brushing may not be enough. Air prophylaxis gives your teeth an extra shine after cleaning to remove extrinsic stains and deposits in your teeth. Ask your dentist to include air polishing after your dental cleaning for instantly whiter and shinier teeth!

Be sweet (but not too sweet)

Chocolates are a staple for Valentine’s, but so is tooth decay. Avoid consuming anything sweet, sticky and hard in your mouth. We LOVE chocolates, but try going for dark ones. Not only does it have lower sugar levels, its natural antioxidants can also keep bacteria levels low.

Set a date – for a dental appointment

If there’s one thing you can’t smile without, it’s your dentist. Brushing and flossing alone are not enough to take care of your teeth. Affinity Dental lets you experience only the finest name in dental care by their patients’ best interest to heart! Make sure to visit our branches in Makati, BGC, Alabang and Cebu at least twice a year for a kissable mouth, not just on the love month, but all year round!