It’s one thing to ask about how to improve your dental hygiene. It’s an entirely different thing to decide to just give it up for a while. While we understand that you can face moments when you feel tired of brushing and flossing (for which we encourage you to speak with us for some helpful motivation), we urge you to continue with this approach to your oral health. As you will see, you’ll be much happier if you choose to stay the course.
Returning To It Will Yield Poor Results
When you take a break from your dental hygiene, you might assume you can pick right back up where you left off after spending a serious session cleaning your teeth. Unfortunately, it just doesn’t work this way. You’ll have tartar (plaque that has hardened into an extremely solid substance) and plaque buildup, both of which may have begun accumulating beneath your gumline. Your teeth will feel dirty and even with the best efforts, you won’t be able to get them smooth and clean again (until you come see us for a cleaning and any necessary additional care).
You’ll Develop Hygiene-Related Problems
If you don’t practice dental hygiene for a while, you’re going to end up with common problems that are associated with plaque and tartar buildup. If you remember, plaque is rich in bad bacteria that like to eat sugars in your smile, that release acids as they digest them, and that stick themselves to your teeth. Over time, the daily acid exposure will soften your enamel, irritate your gums, and will most likely results in the formation of cavities, gingivitis, and possibly infection. You can receive restorative care to get back on track or you may avoid it altogether by brushing and flossing.
Learn About Essential Care During Checkups
Talk over your dental hygiene practices with us during checkups, so you can keep your oral health safe. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
