A beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime is our ultimate goal when treating patients. Your personal home care plays an important role in achieving that goal. Your personal home care starts by:
- eating balanced meals
- reducing the number of snacks you eat
- correctly using the various dental aids that help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease
Tooth brushing – Brush your teeth at least twice a day (especially before going to bed at night) with an ADA approved soft bristle brush and toothpaste.
Flossing – Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline. Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, and bone.
Rinsing – It is important to rinse your mouth with water after brushing, and also after meals if you are unable to brush.
Other dental aids we highly recommend:
- Interdental brushes
- rubber tip stimulators
- tongue cleaners
- irrigation devices
- fluoride
- medicated rinses
All play a role in good dental home care.
