Diet Counseling
| During each patient's routine cleaning appointment, the hygienist or one of the clinical assistants will discuss proper dietary protocol. Topics include a brief lesson on what types of drinks to consume when (for example, when watching TV try to drink water, because drinking a sugary beverage slowly over a longer period of time is more damaging to the teeth than drinking the same sugary beverage quickly in the kitchen) and what kinds of candy tend to be most cavity-inducing. The hygienist or assistant will also ascertain any potential dietary pitfalls that could lead to future problems. |