Cosmetic Dentistry

Brush regularly to maintain proper dental hygiene

Brushing your teeth daily is one of the most essential tips to maintain good oral hygiene and healthy teeth. Brushing your teeth helps remove plaque and bacteria.

Make sure you brush your teeth twice a day but do not do so aggressively! Brushing too hard may hurt your tooth enamel and your gums. Consider using toothbrushes that have soft bristles.

Clean your tongue, too, for proper dental hygiene

As you brush your teeth, do not neglect your tongue because plaque also builds up there. There are different ways you can do that. You can use a tongue scraper, a spoon, or even the back of your toothbrush if it has a scraping edge.

Evaluate whether you need to use fluoride-based products to maintain proper dental hygiene

Fluoride helps prevent cavities, and lack of fluoride could lead to tooth decay. Fluoride fights germs and provides a protective barrier for your teeth. Brushing your teeth twice daily with a fluoride-based tooth paste will help promote your oral hygiene and keep your teeth healthy.

Ask us about fluoride-based mouthwashes, or other options depending on what your dental concerns are.

Floss once a day to maintain proper dental hygiene

Flossing removes plaque and bacteria between the teeth, a place where the toothbrush cannot reach. Flossing is as important as brushing as it also removes food crumbs stuck within the teeth, stimulating the gum and lowering inflammation.

Use mouthwash to maintain proper dental hygiene

Mouthwash helps promote dental hygiene through reducing the amount of acid in the mouth, re-mineralizing the teeth, and cleaning places inaccessible by a toothbrush and flossing.

Mouthwash complements brushing and flossing and contains active ingredients to maintain good oral hygiene.

Brushing only cleans your teeth, which constitute around 25% of your mouth. Mouthwash, nonetheless, cleans your whole mouth and fights germs around and below the gum line, too, for ultimate cleanliness and protection.

Watch what you eat to maintain proper dental hygiene

Your diet contributes to your oral hygiene and helps you keep your teeth healthy. Make sure your diet is balanced with plenty of vegetables and fruits, starchy foods, and proteins, but limit your intake of food that are high in fat and sugar.

Watch what you drink!

Sugary drinks are bound to harm your teeth. Beverages that are high in sugar can lead to tooth decay. They might also contain high levels of acid, leading to tooth erosion.

Stay away from those cigarettes or any colored food for a proper dental hygiene

Smoking also affects your dental hygiene. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking causes gum disease as bacteria on the teeth gets under the gum, and it also leads to increased levels of plaque and tartar if the germs stay on the teeth for too long.

Colored food, just like smoking, also impacts the color of your teeth, making them look and feel unhealthy and unrefreshed.

See a dentist regularly to maintain proper dental hygiene

Don’t miss your regular check-ups to maintain your oral hygiene and seek professional input and advice.

A dentist is able to assess and diagnose any concern that needs early intervention before it becomes severe. Also, your dentists can remove any hardened tartar on plaque through deep cleaning the teeth.

We recommend that you see your dentist at least twice a year.

Your teeth may feel fine, but it’s important to see your dentist regularly to avert unforseen problems. Your Amazing Smile is important, and we can help keep your Amazing Smile healthy and looking great.

We recommend at least two annual checkups for healthy teeth and gums. More if your dental hygene is lacking. Regular checkups help catch problems before they become severe and painful.

We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. You can shave some time off your wait by downloading our forms, filling them in and printing them out to bring them along. 

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