dental hygiene

Routine  dentist visit is one of the most important things you can do for your  dental health. You can help prevent many dental problems before they  cause discomfort and require more  comprehensive and expensive  treatments. 

 And the best thing about it is the fact that, it's pain free for your mouth and your wallet!

• Brighten your smile from stains 
• Freshen your breath
• Prevent gum disease from advancing
• Early detection of oral cancer
• Reduce risk of cavities
• Good dental hygiene reduce risks of heart disease and stroke
• Prevent you from many potential dental problems and healthcare expenses:
  
  • If you have dental insurance, most of your dental plans cover 100% for routine checkups and  cleanings. Practically, it does not cost you more to improve your oral  health and to reduce your need for more extensive dental procedures due  to tooth decay or gum disease.
    
  • If you don't have dental insurance at the moment,  the best way to minimize spending on dental budget is keeping up with  routine checkups and fixing the problems at early stage  to avoid costly  extensive dental treatments. 

Children should see a dentist every six months. At young age, start  taking your kids with you to your dental checkups and let them get  familiar with the office and the staff. It will make dental visits way  easier for them.  Routine checkups are vital for your children's oral health as their mouth change quickly as they grow.  

• Dental Sealants can stop cavities before they begin  - Once applied, the sealant fills in the tooth's groves on chewing  surfaces of molars. It helps to protect the tooth from harmful bacteria  and acids that contribute to tooth decay. The procedure is fast and  painless; no drilling and discomfort involved 

At-home preventive care: 

• By  age 3, children should be able to brush their own teeth under adult  supervision. By age 8, children should be able to brush and floss by  themselves, with occasional checks. Make sure your kids brush and floss  after every meal.   
• It  is extremely important for children to have calcium rich food such as  milk, yogurt and cheese. Calcium helps develop strong teeth, the  structure of the face and jaw.  

A  proper personal and professional care will help children have good  habit for maintaining healthy teeth now and later in their lives.