Good oral care is important, and a family dentist can show you how to care for your teeth at home. Many people understand the importance of caring for their body like preventing the common cold by washing hands, eating the right nutritional foods, and exercising to prevent heart disease and diabetes. Simultaneously, teeth and gums are often forgotten and taken for granted when they shouldn’t be. In fact, the majority of U.S. adults will experience tooth loss at some point in their lives, something that can be prevented with good oral health care.
One way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease is to have your teeth cleaned and examined twice a year. Bacteria and plaque can form in hard to reach places that cannot be removed by brushing and flossing alone. Professional teeth cleanings can remove the bacteria by reaching into these places. This is important for giving teeth and gums their best shot at staying healthy. Regular oral health issues like gum disease can even be stopped and the damage reversed with professional teeth cleanings.
Your family dentist will also provide tips and information on how to properly care for your teeth at-home. Dr. Bodnar advises patients to do the following:
By following a comprehensive oral health care routine at home, and visiting the family dentist twice a year, you can prevent tooth decay and gum disease from forming. Keeping your teeth healthy will prevent oral pain and the need for more intense restorative procedures in the future.
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