If you’re doing what you can to brush up with your preventive care efforts and you happen to be someone who likes sweet treats, part of your new goal may include reducing the amount of sugar you’re consuming. While this comes with very good intentions and it’s a wise decision, our Conroe, TX team knows that it’s not always the easiest when it comes to the follow through. Don’t worry, though: We have some helpful ideas!

You’ve Always Got It Near You

You don’t want tooth decay, so you have decided to give up sugar because it will help protect your smile along with your other preventive care efforts. However, you really do love sweet things. If you haven’t removed it from your house, your car, your office, etc., then you may be setting yourself up for failure. Remember to stop making it easy to reach for sweets and reducing your sugar will become easier.

You Need To Find Alternatives

Maybe you have been drinking cream and sugar in your coffee every single day, multiple times a day, for longer than you can even remember. If you try to simply remove the sugar from your coffee, chances are this isn’t going to last very long. We encourage you to remember that you’re going to have to find alternatives if you happen to have a sweet tooth! This might mean using a natural sweetener like xylitol that isn’t bad for your oral health when you’re craving sweets. Or, it might mean saying goodbye to your usual coffee drink and finding something else to replace it. Remember, it will be a bit of a lifestyle change but it’s absolutely possible to get there!

You Don’t Have A Plan

If you want to limit the amount of sugar you’re consuming, so your preventive care is more effective and you can relax about your oral health, our team suggests you have a plan. If you simply announce, “I’m reducing my sugar intake!” you might have some trouble following through. Instead, come up with guidelines. Maybe you check the amount of sugar you’re eating by checking labels and deciding on a maximum number of grams per day. Maybe you don’t buy anything with added sugar. Perhaps you limit yourself to desserts or added sugar only during special occasions. It’s up to you! Want some additional guidance? Just ask during a checkup.

See Us For Help With Preventing Cavities

If you are worried about your sugar intake and other factors that might make you more prone to decay, come in to let us know and to receive the prevention you need. Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities.