Preventative
Advanced Oral Care at Home
The Best Things to Do Keep Your Optimal Oral Health: While regular dental visits are essential to better oral health, there are many things you can do at home to ensure that your teeth and gums remain healthy for years to come. Here are some practices to keep in mind:
- Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste for two minutes
- Clean between your teeth daily. Waterpiks are a great addition to your oral hygiene routine. But using traditional floss is best. Flossing can effectively remove the remaining 40% of plaque and tarter that you can't reach when simply brushing.
- Using an electric toothbrush. Any toothbrush with soft bristles will help remove plaque. However, studies have shown that an electric toothbrush with a soft bristle brush helps remove even more plaque. This is due to the electric toothbrushes pulsating, oscillating, and/or rotating. Mimicking as best as it can to the experience of getting your teeth cleaned in a dental office. To discover which toothbrushes we recommend, give our office a call!
For more information about how to keep a healthy smile at home, click on the links below:
Sealants
Sealants are an effective way to help prevent cavities. According to the CDC it is estimated that sealants actually protect against about 80% of cavities within the first two years after being applied.
What are sealants? Sealants are a composite resin material that is applied in thin layers to your molars and pre-molars. No anesthetic is involved, and it is typically a quick appointment, 30 minutes or less.
For more information on sealants, check out the ADA’s video:
Mouth Guards
Mouth Guards are custom fitting trays that help patients for a variety of reasons.
If you notice you clench or grind your teeth, then a mouth guard might be right for you.
Some symptoms from clenching and grinding may include Jaw pain, difficulty chewing, and clicking and locking of the jaw joint. If you suffer from any of these symptoms or notice that you do clench or grind, then give our office a call.
For more information about mouth guards, please visit:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/10910-mouthguards
