Welcome to our Toluca Lake dentistry blog! We’ll be using this blog to keep you updated about happenings in our dental practice, as well as the latest innovations in general and cosmetic dentistry. Our office is here to help you achieve the smile of your dreams, and this blog is way for us to answer your questions and help you stay connected to your dental community!
You know how your teeth feel after you have a professional cleaning? They feel fresh, slick, and clean. After a professional cleaning your teeth are fresh and plaque-free. The trick to maintaining a healthy smile for years to come is to maintain clean teeth for as long as possible between professional dental cleanings. So what can you do?
As you’d imagine brushing your teeth is the cornerstone of a good at-home dental hygiene routine. Make sure to brush at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Brushing help eliminate the plaque that has built up on your teeth throughout the day.
Another important thing to do is floss. Flossing, like brushing, cleans plaque from your teeth. However, plaque is effective for removing plaque from those difficult to reach places in your mouth, including between teeth and along the gum line.
To boost your plaque fighting power, you can include an antimicrobial mouthwash to freshen breath and kill more bacteria. Mouthwashes are effective for use throughout the day as well—some patients use a mouthwash after a midday meal to minimize the amount of plaque that build up after eating.
Diligent dental care at home can really help you keep your teeth bright and healthy between dental visits. Make sure to follow a daily dental hygiene plan to prevent cavities and gum disease—you’ll be glad you did! Give us a call to learn more about dental hygiene and to schedule an appointment with our Toluca Lake dentists.
You know how your teeth feel after you have a professional cleaning? They feel fresh, slick, and clean. After a professional cleaning your teeth are fresh and plaque-free. The trick to maintaining a healthy smile for years to come is to maintain clean teeth for as long as possible between professional dental cleanings. So what can you do?
As you’d imagine brushing your teeth is the cornerstone of a good at-home dental hygiene routine. Make sure to brush at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Brushing help eliminate the plaque that has built up on your teeth throughout the day.
Another important thing to do is floss. Flossing, like brushing, cleans plaque from your teeth. However, plaque is effective for removing plaque from those difficult to reach places in your mouth, including between teeth and along the gum line.
To boost your plaque fighting power, you can include an antimicrobial mouthwash to freshen breath and kill more bacteria. Mouthwashes are effective for use throughout the day as well—some patients use a mouthwash after a midday meal to minimize the amount of plaque that build up after eating.
Diligent dental care at home can really help you keep your teeth bright and healthy between dental visits. Make sure to follow a daily dental hygiene plan to prevent cavities and gum disease—you’ll be glad you did! Give us a call to learn more about dental hygiene and to schedule an appointment with our Toluca Lake dentists.