There are a lot of reasons you may think to yourself, “Isn’t it too late for dental hygiene?” Perhaps you think that it’s been such a long time, you might as well not even bother starting up again with brushing and flossing. Or, perhaps it’s more related to the current state of your smile (which may require some serious work to get things back to the way they should be). Whatever the event, the short answer is: It’s never too late! For the longer version including important details, you may explore our Q&A session.
Questions and Answers
Question: It’s been a long time since I was consistent with my dental hygiene habits. Isn’t it too late to start now?
Answer: No. It is never ever too late to begin! We know that you might assume that we are just being nice but hygiene is really something you can begin doing again after many years of ignoring it. Just remember you may require some professional dental care to get your oral health up to date, so your brushing and flossing is as effective as possible.
Question: What if I need a lot of improvements to my smile? What’s the point of practicing dental hygiene when I need things like fillings or root canal treatments?
Answer: Brushing and flossing will prevent you from developing additional problems on top of those you are already dealing with.
Question: Isn’t tooth loss part of getting older anyway? If so, why not just skip the dental hygiene and replace my teeth sooner than later, so I can avoid unnecessary time and effort?
Answer: It’s not associated with aging. It’s actually associated with how well you care for your smile. Maintain good habits now and you won’t need to experience tooth loss. (In addition, hygiene is still necessary even after teeth replacement).
It’s Always A Good Time To Practice Dental Hygiene
Learn more about how to make dental hygiene work for you and how to protect your smile by coming to see us for dental care. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
