Your Preventive Dentist’s Tips for a Dynamite Smile: Part Two

Great smiles begin at home, with excellent dental hygiene and a well-balanced diet. But they don’t end there. On the contrary, smiles also need regular dental visits, to make sure there aren’t any threats to their beauty or health. Taking wonderful care of your smile through brushing and flossing is a great first step on the road to oral health, but to get to the finish line – a dynamite smile – you also need to attend regular checkups and cleanings with your preventive dentist.

The Basics Behind Preventive Care

Preventive dentistry is about combining dental hygiene efforts at-home with the expertise and skill of a preventive dentist, to keep your smile looking its absolute best for many years to come. So remember, if you value the beauty of your smile, don’t try to get a pass on your next dental checkup. Instead aim to ace that next exam!

Don’t Skip Out On Dental Checkups

Of course, dental visits are also important. Most patients need to schedule checkups and professional cleanings every six months to keep their smiles in tip-top shape. This gives the dentist a chance to check for any burgeoning dental issues, such as cavities, but it also allows the dentist to remove any plaque buildup that has calcified onto the teeth. Only a professional cleaning can remove it once it has hardened, which is one of the many reasons why regular visits are so important.

Remember, if you want to enjoy a beautiful smile for life, don’t neglect your dental hygiene. Developing great dental care habits now can help set you up for many years of great oral health, not to mention a good looking smile to show off!