03/25/2022
The secret to great teeth is having healthy gums
We all want to have a beautiful smile and maintain it.
In general, it costs much less to keep your teeth and gums healthy than to wait until you have a problem.
Let us redirect our focus….
Let’s ensure that the foundation of the house (gums, bone) is healthy and solid before we start to build and decorate the house (veneers, crowns, ridges, implants) .
If not, the dental work will start to fall apart and result in more time spent in the dental chair with expense and aggravation. Just like things that go wrong in an uninspected house during and after construction.
These healthy, simple habits can help:
- Schedule regular dental appointments NOT just when something hurts.
- Ensure you have a comprehensive periodontal examination at each dental appointment.
- This should include both a clinical exam and review of x-rays.
- BRUSH your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and for two minutes each time. If a singer……….sing “Happy Birthday” twice.
- FLOSS (most important) or use another between-the-teeth cleaner every day. Best just before bed.
- Use a germ-fighting mouth rinse or other products if recommended by your dentist or hygienist.
- Eat a healthy diet and limit snacks.
It is the little things that matter!!
