Regular visits to your dentist help you maintain a healthy mouth. Oral hygiene means caring for your gums and your teeth all year long – not just right before and right after your checkups. Through our office visits, we want to give you a lifetime of superb oral health. We’ll collaborate to determine the right dental care strategy for you. We’ll teach you how to keep your smile healthy, and we’ll equip you with the best products to keep your smile bright.Cleanings and Checkups
To maintain good oral health, regular checkups with your dentist are vital. During these visits, your dental hygienist will clean your teeth extensively, polishing and rinsing to remove plaque. Hygienists check your gums and teeth to detect early signs of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Your teeth will be inspected for cavities and tooth decay, and hygienists will look for problems that may not be apparent to an untrained eye.
Regular visits to your dentist allow frequent discussion about your oral questions, addressing your concerns and updating you on innovative treatments in the dental field.
Selecting Your Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Keeping your smile healthy and beautiful requires choosing the right products for dental health. There are lots of options for dental floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwashes. Don’t feel overwhelmed; products with American Dental Association (ADA) approval are always a safe choice. Ask your dentist for his personal recommendation for toothpaste and toothbrushes to help your smile shine.
Learning about your smile instills a desire to keep your teeth healthy. A newborn mouth contains 20 primary teeth, or baby teeth. These teeth start breaking through the gums around six months. Your permanent teeth – all 32 of them – erupt by the time you’re 21.
Browse the links at the bottom of the page for fun facts about your teeth.
