When it comes to your dental health, a good defense is often the best offense. Proper preventive care strengthens your teeth and gums to reduce your vulnerability to common oral concerns, like tooth decay, gum disease, and injuries.
Although brushing and flossing your teeth twice daily at home is essential for keeping your mouth clean, it’s also a good idea to keep oral hygiene supplies with you at work. Continue reading to learn 3 convincing reasons to put together a small kit to use on the job!
Reason #1: Avoid Embarrassing Scenarios
One of the first things others notice about you is the quality of your smile, and when it comes to your career, it’s natural to want to make a positive impression. However, if you’ve just returned from lunch and have something stuck in your teeth, others might make false assumptions about your character, like that you don’t care about your appearance.
If you have a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss waiting for you at your desk, you can quickly clear away any leftover food or other debris that might draw unwanted attention during important conversations, meetings, or presentations.
Reason #2: Freshen Your Breath
Did you know that people with dental problems are more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed? If you’re worried about an oral issue, like chronic bad breath, you might be so afraid of being judged that you avoid engaging socially with others. This can come across as being unfriendly or cold, which can impact everything from your professional relationships to your upcoming annual review.
Thankfully, a quick rinse with an antibacterial, non-alcoholic mouthwash every few hours can keep your breath smelling minty fresh to boost your confidence and fight tooth decay and gum disease.
Reason #3: Take a Break
If you have coworkers who smoke, you probably have noticed them stepping out of the room periodically to take a few puffs on their vape or cigarette. In fact, one study found that smokers take about 4.6 breaks lasting about 7.2 minutes per day, which equates to about 143.45 hours per year. That adds up to spending more than three weeks of paid time not working.
It’s natural to need to take a few minutes for yourself throughout the day, and if you don’t want to take up an unhealthy habit, why not step away to brush your teeth, instead? Energy levels tend to hit a low point around 2 pm, making this an ideal time to step away from your desk to cleanse your mouth.
Fortunately, it’s easy to find travel-sized dental hygiene products at various stores and pharmacies, so your supplies don’t have to take up much room in your workspace!
About the Practice
At Distinctive Dentistry, you and your family benefit from a team of dentists with decades of combined experience to help you build and maintain happy, healthy smiles. Dr. Shirley, Dr. Cannon, and Dr. Bickford collaborate to provide a comprehensive menu of services conveniently under one roof, so whether you need a checkup or a more complex repair, they can help. Their friendly office environment is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that improves patient comfort while increasing the accuracy of treatment results. If you’re concerned about the state of your grin, you can request an appointment on the website or by calling (770) 445-6606.
