can drastically throw off a young adult's normal at-home routine. Brushing and flossing, making healthy eating choices, and keeping up with routine appointments can become difficult for college students.
Late Night College Life Can Be Hard On A Smile
One of the biggest lifestyle changes for college students is the surge in late-night study sessions and all-nighters. To stay awake, many students consume large amounts of coffee, energy drinks, or soda. These can be super bad for teeth. Drinking plenty of water is one way to help reduce the risk of cavities and tooth decay caused by the increase in acidic and sugary drinks.
At the end of these long stretches of caffeinated studying, it is important that students brush, floss and rinse before going to bed or starting the new day.
Snacking is also common during late-night study sessions which can be detrimental to oral health. If snacks are consumed, choose healthy ones. It's better to snack on things like dairy products, fresh produce and nuts than candy, dried fruit and other sticky, sugary foods.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth come in during our late teens and early twenties. Our evaluation of patients' wisdom teeth growth and placement can be very important for college students. Together we can determine whether or not they need to be removed and can prevent pain and discomfort that could potentially interrupt studies.
New Year, New Habits
With a new school schedule and a new lifestyle, students should be aware of new habits they're creating. How has sugar intake changed? Is brushing and flossing routine? Are regularly scheduled hygiene appointments being kept?
During college, normal routines are disrupted, so if you're a college student (or if you know one to remind) be sure to keep up with regular exams and cleanings. We want to help you keeping your smile happy and healthy so you can focus on what's important-your studies!
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