What puts a smile on your face these days?
For millions of people, having healthy and attractive
looking teeth does just that.
For millions of others, getting to the pointy of having
healthy and attractive looking teeth can prove quite a challenge.
Whether it is lack of care, lack of money or health
insurance, even a lack of good genetics passed along from one generation of a
family to another, many individuals battle with dental care on a regular basis.
So, are you ready to better your smile with better dental
care?
Checkups
and Great Brushing Habits Truly Matter
If you’ve been struggling with getting and maintaining
good teeth, there are ways for you to change all that.
Among the ways:
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See your dentist regularly – No matter how
much you try at home to care for your teeth, seeing your dentist regularly is
an absolute if you want healthy teeth for the long run. Whether you see a family
dentist in Flagstaff (Arizona) or somewhere closer to home, make
it a priority to get with them once, preferably twice a year. He or she can
diagnose issues you may be having with your teeth that you could easily miss.
They also can take X-rays, a procedure that can assist them in finding cavities
or other dental issues the naked eye may miss. Lastly, they can provide you
with different brushing and flossing tips, making your fight against tooth
decay, gingivitis and other dental problems easier.
·
Don’t skip regular brushing – It can be very
easy to pass on brushing your teeth. You might be away from home and not be
able to brush following a meal or two. There are also the times when you are
hurrying around the house and don’t get time or forget to brush before heading
out the door. Remember, the standard “brush three times a day” is always a good
rule to follow.
·
Spend some money now rather than lots more
down the road – While financial times are tough for many people these days,
always note that spending a little money now on your teeth is better than
getting hit with more problems and bigger expenses down the road. Yes, some
people do not have dental insurance or limited coverage at best. That said it
is better to catch and fix dental problems sooner rather than later. Taking
care of a cavity now is much more preferable than waiting until it becomes a
possible root canal in the future. Not only would you save money now handling
the problem, but also pain and more dental visits later.
·
Take the show on the road – As mentioned
earlier, you can’t always brush when you want to. Given that issue, your teeth
still need to be cared for several times a day. Be sure to carry floss with you
while out on the road, along with having water with you at all times. Along
with the other positives that come with drinking water multiple times a day, it
helps remove food particles, sugary acids etc. that accumulate on your teeth
during and after eating. By swishing some water around in your mouth after
eating or drinking a soda, you help to lessen the impact both have on your
teeth.
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Start the kids out early – For parents out
there, getting your child or children to pick up good dental habits at an early
age is crucial. Make sure you teach them the value of brushing regularly,
flossing, eating healthy foods, avoiding an abundance of sugary drinks, and
taking care of their teeth when out playing (use mouth guards for organized
sports etc.). When kids
learn at an early age the importance of good dental hygiene, they
are more likely to carry such practices through into adulthood.
Taking care of your teeth doesn’t have to be a chore.
Brushing regularly, avoiding foods and drinks that can
damage your teeth, and of course making
regular visits to the dentist’s office will all point you in the
right direction of good dental health.
At the end of the day (and hopefully the end of your
life), you will look back with a smile on your face.