In our recent blogs, we’ve been looking at our cosmetic treatment options, and how we can use them to keep your smile bright and beautiful. But beyond these treatment options, good oral hygiene habits could help keep smiles attractive from home. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist talks about safeguarding your smile beauty.
Brushing and Flossing
You and your family need to take time to clean your teeth each day to control plaque buildup and keep serious concerns like tooth decay and gum disease at bay. You should brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush in the morning and again at night for two minutes. Be sure your toothpaste contains fluoride, as this helps strengthen the outer enamel. For kids three and older, and teens and adults, you need to use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Kids three and younger need a rice sized amount.
But you also need to floss every evening before you brush for the second time. This action removes what is caught between teeth or in the gum line, beyond the reach of a toothbrush’s bristles. Take floss tape or a pick and run the string up and down each side of every tooth, and dip beneath the gum line when you do. This removes these trapped particles and protects your smile!
Eating a Healthier Diet
What we eat matters too! Too much sugar and starch feed harmful bacteria and increases the risk of poor oral health. While items high in vitamin D and C actually strengthen your teeth and gums. Be sure to add fresh fruits and veggies, whole grain breads, and dairy products to your diet if possible. Drink plenty of water too, as this helps rinse away particles of food and also hydrates you. These actions also help your heart and overall health too.
Avoiding Tobacco Products
We urge people who smoke or use other tobacco products to quit, as these are linked to multiple forms of cancer, periodontitis, and other issues that threaten your smile’s stability and your overall health. If you have any questions about how to safeguard your smile from home, or about when to see us for a checkup and cleaning visit, then contact our team today to learn more. We’re ready to help you and your family transform your smiles and enjoy better oral health in 2023 and beyond!
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT SAFEGUARDING YOUR SMILE
Our team wants to help your family enjoy a beautiful smile, one that is healthy and functions properly too! If you would like to find out more about our family and cosmetic treatments, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
