A healthy smile with strong teeth is a great asset. Our teeth play an essential role in our lives. Our teeth help us to chew and digest food, allow us to speak clearly, and give our face its shape. With a great smile comes tremendous confidence. Therefore, it’s crucial to take care of your teeth.
Let’s take a look at your oral health care plan and make sure you are doing all the right things to maintain excellent oral health and strong teeth.
Maintaining a Bright and Healthy Smile
If you cannot get rid of your yellow-tinged grin by whitening toothpaste alone, it might be a good idea to invest in a professional whitening treatment. You can schedule whitening treatments.
About Whitening Treatments
- Safe and effective
- Can lighten your teeth by multiple shades
- Designed to remove the stains that are present
- It can last anywhere from several months to a few years.
Oral Hygiene Routine
Practicing an effective oral hygiene routine is the most crucial step. Make sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss at least once a day, and use a daily mouthwash.
- Flossing and using a mouth wash protect your mouth from the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease.
- Flossing alone removes plaque from between your teeth, protecting you from gum disease. The mouthwash will reach the areas that brushing and flossing can’t alone.
Use a Soft-bristled Toothbrush.
You want to avoid scrubbing hard or using abrasive materials on your teeth. This practice can do more harm than good. In this case, it is best to use a soft bristle toothbrush. If the bristles are too hard, they can irritate your gums and contribute to enamel erosion; over time, this can contribute to receding gums and sensitive teeth. Even with a soft-bristled toothbrush, you should brush your teeth gently rather than putting too much strength into it.
Another great toothbrush option is to get an electric toothbrush. These brushes often have soft bristles and come with modes that prevent you from pressing down too hard on your teeth. For example, the meeting will slow or stop if you’re pressing too hard, letting you know that you should ease up on the pressure.
Buy A New Tooth Brush Every Three Months
At about the three-month mark, your toothbrush will begin to fray. That is about the right time to replace your toothbrush. As the toothbrush ages, the bristles start to become less effective at removing plaque from your teeth. The frayed bristles are prone to growing bacteria or fungus. A new toothbrush does a better job at keeping your mouth cleaner and your breath fresher.
Snack on Healthy Snacks
Sugary foods are recognized for causing cavities, but they aren’t the only offenders. Carbohydrates, such as bread or pasta, are prone to clinging to your teeth. A better choice is to try eating fruits and vegetables. You can start by eating more apples. Apples are a great source of natural fluoride, and they’re high in fiber and water, stimulating your gums and saliva production as you eat. Even spinach packs a punch. Spinach is full of vitamins and high calcium, which is good for your enamel. Other teeth-healthy foods that make excellent snacks include almonds and yogurt.
Take regular trips to the dentist
It’s wise to book a professional cleaning every six months. During these cleanings, your dental hygienist and dentist can clean hard-to-reach areas in your mouth, remove tartar, and detect cavities or problem spots that may develop into holes early. If there are any issues, we will put together a dental plan to catch cavities early. This approach helps you avoid expensive procedures like root canals.
COVID Policies:
At Encore Dental, we probably have the highest standards of sterilization and cleanliness of any business, office, or clinic. We recommend that you maintain your regular brushing and flossing regimen. We also recommend that you continue to make healthy diet choices and book your appointment so we can help you maintain good oral health and reduce decay.
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Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C3G7
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