Preventive Care

Good Oral Health Starts With Prevention

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Preventive dental care starts at home and is important throughout your life, no matter your age. By practicing good oral hygiene at home and scheduling regular checkups with your dentist, you can help keep your smile bright and healthy for many years to come. Preventive dental care includes daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, a healthy diet, and regular oral exams and professional cleanings.

Visiting the dentist every six months gives you the chance to talk with your dentist and receive answers to any questions you may have about your oral health. Checkups are also a great way for you to find out about new treatments that may benefit your smile.

Problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body. Oral health, particularly gum disease has been linked to several chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Plus, poor oral health in pregnant women has also been associated with premature births and low birth weight. Your oral health can impact your general health making preventive care extremely important.

Habits For Good Oral Hygiene

  • Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush using fluoride toothpaste

  • Brush the top surface of your tongue to remove any extra plaque-causing food particles

  • Floss at least once a day to clean between teeth

  • Use a mouthwash to help kill bacteria where toothbrushes and floss may miss

  • Eat a balanced diet

  • Avoid sugary drinks and treats

  • Schedule and keep regular checkups with your dentist every six months for professional teeth cleaning

  • Ask your dentist about dental sealants

  • Ask your dentist about custom mouthguards designed to protect your smile during sports

Dental Cleanings And Regular Checkups

Regular dental checkups are an important part of maintaining your oral health. During your regular checkup, your hygienist will:

  • Check for any problems that you may not see or feel

  • Look for cavities or any other signs of tooth decay

  • Inspect your teeth and gums for signs of periodontal disease

  • Provide a thorough tooth cleaning, rinse and polish

Brushing Instructions

Step 1

Place toothbrush with toothpaste in your mouth at a 45-degree angle to gums.

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Step 2

Brush your teeth gently in a circular motion. Be sure to brush all areas of your mouth.

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Step 3

Brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.

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Step 4

Use the tip of your brush for the inner surface of your front teeth.

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Flossing Instructions

Step 1

Wind about 18 inches of floss around your fingers. Most of it should be wrapped around one finger, and the other finger takes it up as the floss is used.

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Step 2

Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth. Be gentle and guide the floss between your teeth.

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Step 3

Holding the floss tightly, saw it between your teeth. Then curve the floss into a C-shape against one tooth and slide it beneath your gums.

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Step 4

Slide the floss up and down, repeating for each tooth. Be sure to floss between all your teeth, and move the floss gently.

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