Secrets: The Dental Connection!

Life is full of secrets, but the secret to keeping your teeth for life is... that there is no "real" secret; and in fact, there is no difficulty involved.  Following this simple basic four-step process can help insure that you will have healthy teeth for life!

BRUSH

             At least, you should brush your teeth for two minutes twice daily, preferably once in the

             morning and once at night.  Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and light pressure; you do not 

             want to scrub away your gums.  Keep your toothbrush clean and replace it about every 

             three months.

FLOSS

            Make flossing part of your daily routine, at least once a day.  Flossing is important for more 

            than just removing food particles between your teeth.  The process also help to remove 

            bacteria that you cannot see.  Bacterial build-up turns into plaque, or tartar: a cement-like 

            substance that cannot be removed by brushing alone.  Effectively flossing not only removes 

            the bacterial from below the gum line, but also at the contact point between the teeth, 

            where the toothbrush cannot reach.

RINSE

            Mouthwash does more than freshen breath.  Rinses help kill the bacteria that lead to plaque

            formation and gum disease.  This extra step can go a long way toward having healthy teeth 

            for life.

APPTS

            Not a misspelling for the word  "app" in the electronic world, but it stands for 

           "Appointments."  Although dental appointments seem to get pushed aside in our everyday

            hectic lives, for the average patient, committing to a professional cleaning twice a year is 

            essential to maintaining optimal dental health.  Our hygienists will remove any plaque 

            build-up to prevent gingivitis, which if left untreated, can become full-blown gum disease

            called periodontitis, which is the leading cause of tooth loss in the adult population.  Equally 

            important, at each regular cleaning appointment, your teeth are checked for cavities and an 

            oral cancer examination is completed.  Early detection and treatment of any dental 

            problem is much easier to remedy than waiting until the situation becomes more critical.

If you have any questions about the "dental secrets" of maintaining your teeth for life or are in need of a dental appointment, call our office at 918-455-0123!

God Bless,

DRT