The new year is here, making it a great time to set resolutions for your smile. This year, resolve to see the dentist regularly and spend time on your at-home oral care.
Continue reading through the guide below to learn more about your oral health and what you can do to keep it healthy this new year.
Dental Health Goals Guide
Your dentist in Prairieville and Baton Rouge applauds your efforts this year and wants to help you achieve and maintain your healthiest smile.
Resolve to Visit the Dentist
The American Dental Association and most dental professionals encourage twice-yearly dental visits for optimal oral health. These visits allow for early diagnosis of conditions that can compromise your health and wellness, including gum disease and tooth decay. These checkups include oral cancer screenings and teeth cleanings. Cleanings rid your smile of the ingredients that cause oral health complications.
Improve Your Oral Hygiene Routine
Most of us have skipped oral hygiene sessions or don’t always spend the time brushing and flossing thoroughly. This year, commit to spending at least two minutes brushing your teeth on all sides with a soft-bristled toothbrush, and don’t skip the flossing!
Ideally, brushing and flossing after eating would be best, but commit to at least twice-daily brushing and once-daily flossing. If you can do these things after every meal, all the better.
Know the Risks
Lack of proper dental care and an oral hygiene routine put you at risk for several oral health conditions, including gum disease. Gum disease, in its advanced periodontitis stage, can lead to tooth loss, and it’s been linked to Alzheimer’s disease, heart and lung issues, pregnancy complications, and more.
Through regular checkups, your dentist can diagnose gum disease in its reversible gingivitis stage, and regular dental care and good oral hygiene can lower your risks altogether.
We’re Accepting Checkup and Teeth Cleaning Appointments in Prairieville and Baton Rouge, LA
Is it time for your next visit? Are you ready to take charge of your oral health? Reach out to a dental team member today to get started.