When you are ready to improve your oral health, visit our dentist! With our dentist’s help, you can get on a path to a greater smile that will surely add joy to your life for years to come. A better smile and better oral health care often depend on receiving routine check-ups and taking care of your mouth whenever possible. This includes daily teeth cleaning and making tooth-friendly lifestyle choices. If you need to, making adjustments in your diet and cleaning routines can greatly impact the health of your teeth and gums.
Effective oral health care begins with dietary planning. When building a diet plan, focus on limiting or avoiding products that can damage your gum line and teeth. Foods to avoid often include foods that might also damage your waistline, such as sugary sweets and starchy snacks. Sugary and starchy foods are known to cause dental erosion, as they can be easily converted into harmful acids in your mouth. Other common substances that can damage your smile include hard foods that can chip and crack your teeth.
Are you aware of the risks associated with oral hygiene failures? If you fail to adequately remove debris and harmful acids from your mouth, a plethora of oral health ailments can arise. However, even if you are brushing and flossing every single day, you may be missing key elements of your mouth. This includes a failure to adequately clean your tongue. Always give a little extra attention to your tongue, as it can often harbor bacteria. Either brush your tongue with a toothbrush, or use a tongue scraper to clean it.
When you are ready to take the plunge into your quest for a superb smile, come visit our dentist to discuss how you can achieve optimal oral health. To schedule an oral exam with Dr. Aaron Pitts at our dental office in Pine Valley, California, please give us a call at 619-473-8735. Let us help you achieve a healthy smile!