The effort you put into protecting your smile will help you avoid more than just cavities. By dealing with oral bacteria and food debris from meals and snacks, you can enjoy significant oral health protection against decay as well as threats like gum disease. Protecting your periodontal tissues can benefit you more than you might… Read more »
If you have a consistent and thorough oral hygiene routine that you follow, will you really need to worry about regular dental appointments? There is a reason why dental benefits provide access to preventive care: With these appointments, you receive timely warnings about oral health issues along with in-office care that can make them less… Read more »
The routine you follow to keep your smile safe from plaque and tartar buildup should be thorough, and it should also be consistent. The reason for this is that you may have less time than you realize to remove deposits of plaque before tartar starts to form. While the presence of tartar by itself does… Read more »
At the beginning of the new year, many people enjoy a renewal of their dental benefits, or take on new coverage that they can use to protect their smile. Taking advantage of your access to preventive dental care will be important. After all, you can rely on routine appointments to provide helpful updates about your… Read more »
How worried should you be about tartar buildup? This substance, by itself, will not make restorative dental work necessary, but it does require a trip to the dentist’s office to take care of it. Part of what makes tartar accumulation frustrating is that it can resist your efforts at brushing and flossing. Until it is… Read more »
After a recent cavity treatment, or after receiving warnings from your dentist about gum disease, you can feel the need to reconsider your approach to daily oral care. However, you do not need to wait for an active problem occur to decide a change is in order. Recognizing your shortcomings early can help you take… Read more »
In addition to taking a physical toll on its own, stress can make your health harder to manage by interfering with your routine. At times when you have higher stress levels, you may lean more heavily on more convenient and less healthy meals and snacks. If you have a difficult time keeping up with the… Read more »
How consistent is your daily oral hygiene routine? Would you say you always take the time to brush at least twice and floss at least once per day? Are you sticking to a diet that is low in sugary foods and drinks? The right behaviors on a daily basis will be important. However, a better… Read more »
You should take time out of each day to protect your teeth and gums from harmful oral bacteria and the particles from different foods and beverages you have consumed. While you are your first line of defense for your smile, you are not the only person who is ready to take care of you and… Read more »
Are you feeling confident in the condition of your smile, or are you worried that you will receive bad news about your oral health at your next routine dental exam? Many people become so comfortable with their oral hygiene routine that they stop noticing the “little” mistakes that can affect their risks for tooth decay… Read more »