4 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer
What’s the best way to protect your oral health? By following preventative measures to make sure your smile stays healthy and bright for years to come. At our practice, we love helping patients stay informed about what they can do to protect their wellness.
Here are a few ways you can reduce your risk of oral cancer.
1. Protect your lips with sunscreen. Your face and body aren’t the only areas you should be applying it. Consider purchasing a chapstick with added SPF.
2. Be sure of your family history. Knowing whether or not your family has a history of oral cancer can help you take even more proactive measures.
3. Monitor your alcohol intake. Did you know that oral cancer is six times more likely to develop in drinkers than non-drinkers?
4. Visit us for regular checkups. Oral cancer screenings are a part of every general dental exam we perform. If it’s been a while since we’ve seen you, book a visit today.
Does Your Bedroom Promote Deep Sleep?
Getting restful, good sleep is necessary to lead healthy and productive lives. And while bedrooms were designed to be an oasis of slumber, for many adults, sleep just doesn’t come easy.
Could you use a deeper night of sleep? Give these tips a try.
• Remove heavily scented items from your space. Some fragrances contain volatile organic compounds, which may compromise air quality and even cause poor sleep. Instead, skip air fresheners or synthetic candles for naturally scented products or essential oils.
• Keep phones, tablets, and laptops away from your bed-or even out of the room. Keeping them in your bedroom may increase temptation to send a text or email.
• If your sleep is being disrupted by snoring (or a snoring partner), give us a call. We’ve helped many people just like you sleep soundly with custom-fit oral appliances.
How to Have the Perfect Happy, Healthy Day
As your partner in oral health, we want you to be well year round-not just when we see you for bi-yearly checkups. While it can seem like a struggle to fill your weeks with days that are both productive and well, we’ve got some ideas that might help you have more happy, healthy days.
Start your day with self-observation in a sun filled room (or outside if weather permits). A great way to do this is to set your intentions for the day while journaling.
Eat a nutritious breakfast to stay alert and ready to tackle challenges that come your way. Prioritise protein in the morning with a healthy parfait.
Take breaks at work. During break time, do one thing your future self will thank you for-like calling a friend, moving your body, or reading a few pages of a good book.
End your day with gratitude. Think of the things that made you happy today, and note what you’d like to do differently tomorrow.
