Preventive Dentistry & Lifelong Oral Health
Achieving a beautiful, healthy smile doesn’t always require extensive cosmetic dental treatments. There is a simpler way, through proper oral care. With a balanced care routine, you can prevent dental diseases and maintain your natural smile for years to come. Be sure to incorporate the following into your daily hygiene routine:
Brushing: Dentists recommend that you brush twice a day for at least two minutes at a time. This ensures that the toothpaste and bristles break up germs and clean teeth. Bacteria grow on food particles stuck on or between teeth, but brushing prevents them from producing lactic acid that creates cavities.
The best method for brushing your teeth is to hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle and brush in small, circular movements.
Flossing: When you eat, food can become lodged under the gum line and can lead to a buildup of bacteria in those hard-to-reach spaces. While this is sometimes noticeable, miniscule particles can also be present, requiring removal through flossing. Flossing will cut into plaque and stop the build-up of bacteria and food every 24 hours.
The best way to floss is to wrap it around your middle fingers, then with your index fingers and thumbs, slide the floss up and down teeth, curving it around the base of each tooth. Adjust the portion of the floss you use with each tooth to keep bacteria from simply moving from tooth to tooth.
Regular Dental Visits: Visit your dentist twice a year for x-rays, examinations, and thorough cleanings. These biannual appointments are useful in proactively protecting your smile as they allow your dentist identify potential dental issues early on. From there, your dentist can recommend further treatment if required, including: fluoride use, changes in diet, orthodontics and any number of dental procedures.
The Long-Term Advantage of Oral Hygiene
By regularly engaging in an effective oral hygiene routine at home, patoents can limit the need for a number of expensive procedures such as fillings and root canal therapy. If you are committed to your dental health, the results will pay off; you will spend less time in the dentist’s chair and spend less money on procedures.
Visit Fresno Dental Professionals Today
Our Fresno practice is proud to offer comprehensive preventive dentistry to all patients. Our thorough examinations and precise dental treatments protect your oral health security and enhance the beauty of your smile. Call us today to schedule your next cleaning or treatment consultation.