Treatments

Preventive dental care is important no matter your age. Practicing good oral hygiene at home and scheduling regular checkups with your dentist helps keep your smile bright and healthy throughout your life. Here are a few simple ways you can prevent plaque buildup and cavities:

Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Use fluoride toothpaste to remove food and plaque from your teeth. Also be sure to brush the top of your tongue. This will remove additional plaque-causing food particles and help keep your breath fresh!
Floss at least once a day to clean between your teeth. You can also use a mouthwash to kill bacteria and freshen your breath. Harmful bacteria can linger between teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach. Floss and mouthwash help remove plaque and food particles from between teeth and under the gum line.
Eat a balanced diet and try to avoid sugary treats. Nutritious foods such as raw vegetables, plain yogurt, cheese, and fruit help keep your smile healthy.
Remember to schedule regular checkups with your dentist every six months for a professional teeth cleaning.
Ask your dentist about dental sealants, protective plastic coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay often starts.
If you play sports, ask your dentist about getting a custom mouthguard to protect your smile.

If it’s been six months since your last dental checkup, then it’s time to contact our practice and schedule your next appointment!

Brushing Instructions
Flossing Instructions

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Brushing Instructions

Brushing: Step 1

Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gumline.

Brushing: Step 2

Brush gently using a circular motion.

Brushing: Step 3

Brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.

Brushing: Step 4

Use the tip of your toothbrush for the inner surfaces of your front teeth.

Flossing Instructions

Flossing: Step 1

Wind about 18 inches of floss around your fingers as shown. Most of the floss should be wrapped around one finger, and the other finger will take it up as the floss is used.

Flossing: Step 2

Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.

Flossing: Step 3

Holding the floss tightly, use a gentle sawing motion to get it between your teeth. Then curve the floss into a “C” shape against one tooth and gently slide it beneath your gums.

Flossing: Step 4

Gently slide the floss up and down and repeat all steps for each tooth.

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Brushing Instructions

Brushing: Step 1

Brushing: Step 2

Brushing: Step 3

Brushing: Step 4

Flossing Instructions

Flossing: Step 1

Flossing: Step 2

Flossing: Step 3

Flossing: Step 4

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