Best Dental Care - Preventive Dentistry

“Prevention Is Better Than Cure” is the motto adapted. Your teeth can and should last a lifetime. Prevention and early detection are key in avoiding costly and painful dental treatment. Prevention begins with the control of plaque and calculus, the main cause of decay and gum disease.

The most important steps in maintaining dental care and preventing tooth decay are regular brushing and a balanced diet. Additional methods also exist:

• Sealant* protect for your teeth and your child“s teeth with resin
• Fluoride treatment to help teeth build resistance to decay
• Caries risk assessment
• Diet counseling
• Preventive resin restoration
• Oral hygiene instruction

Dental Care - Brushing

Tooth brushing is one of the most important aspects of good dental care. Others include flossing, diet, visiting the dentist regularly, etc. Many people question their dentist as to which brand or type of brush is the best to use. Many have personal preferences, however, what is agreed on most, is that a soft brush is best. Medium or hard can cause damage and wear to the soft tissues surrounding the teeth, as well as unnecessary wear to the tooth outer surface called enamel. Brushes should be replaced often, usually after three to four months or after a bad cold or flu. Ideally, one should brush after each meal, but at least mornings and before bedtime should be made part of one's normal dental care routine.

Dental Care - Flossing

Flossing the teeth is a very important adjunct to tooth brushing for good dental care. Studies have even demonstrated that those who floss regularly have a decrease in periodontal disease, bad breath, and cavity incidence. Unfortunately, many people do not floss, and so the increase in periodontal disease is seen. Flossing, as many people believe, is not used to remove food particles only. It is used to remove plaque under the gums, which is the invisible film of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth. Floss allows one to go in between the teeth, and scrape the surfaces clear of this plaque and bacteria.

Dental Care References

Here are some additional resources you may like to visit for oral care instructions:

• Dental Hygiene from Floss.com
• Proper Brushing Techniques from GUM
• Proper Flossing Techniques from GUM

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