If you’re someone who tends to need a restoration here and there, you may wonder if there’s something you could be doing to simply not need restorative care at all. It would be nice, of course, to come in for cleanings and checkups and to be told that your smile is in excellent health. As a result, instead of recommending you schedule a visit for something like a filling or crown, we will simply tell you that we’ll see you at your next cleaning and checkup. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to make this a reality!
Don’t Force Your Teeth To Do Anything
You know what your teeth are made to do. They can help you eat foods. They can assist you with speaking. What they should not be required to do? Break apart foods that offer a lot of resistance. This is what forks and knives or for (or why you have the ability to choose other options). You shouldn’t force them to help you out when you’re carrying too many groceries, etc., either, or you may break them.
Watch Out For Impacts
Signing up to play soccer this year? Love to box? Planning on absolutely anything that can yield an impact? Wear your athletic mouthguard to stop breaks, cracks, and a need for restorative care.
Keep Your Smile Nice And Clean
This is really the main thing you need to remember: Keep your smile clean. This means keep it clean with your dental hygiene. It also means let us help you with cleanings that you schedule two times annually. When teeth are clean, bacteria aren’t causing cavities, infection, and more and restorative care is not required.
Avoid Restorative Care By Getting Serious About Our Prevention
Stick with preventive care at our practice and at home, so you can keep the need for restorations at bay! We can fill you in on all of the information you need. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
