How do you feel about the health of your smile now that 2015 is coming to a close? If you feel wonderful then we encourage you to continue following the preventive care routine you have established, so your oral health remains in optimal condition. However, if your teeth just don’t feel as clean as they could or if you have been wondering how to better avoid issues like tooth decay, we would like to provide you with a quick refresher. Get to know the ins and outs of prevention and it will serve your smile well.

Home Care Checklist

It’s easy to feel like you have a ton of details to consider when taking care of your smile at home. Fortunately, as long as you keep up with the essential checklist of preventive care, you don’t need to feel like attaining a clean smile is a challenge. First, brush your teeth every single day, two times a day, two minutes per session. Make sure one of those sessions includes flossing your smile. Pretty simple! Remember, this applies to you and every member of your family – even the little ones.

Dental Visit Checklist

Now, for the preventive care that takes place outside of your home. Even though consistent daily home habits will promote clean teeth and gums (and the ability to avoid gum disease and tooth decay), you can’t do it all on your own. For this reason, we encourage every patient (children, too) to see us for an appointment every six months. We will thoroughly clean your smiles and monitor your oral health. In addition, if something feels “off” – like a sore jaw, sensitive teeth, or otherwise – contact us right away, so we can take care of a problem before it escalates.