Do you ever wonder if you’re brushing your teeth often enough or long enough? Is there a best type of floss? How about choosing a toothpaste?
At Smiles By Sands, we offer instruction and visual aids to help patients understand the basics of good dental hygiene, from brushing, flossing and rinsing at home, to regular dental visits and gum care here in our office. After all, just a bit more time spent at home can mean quite a lot less time in the dentist’s chair! And since good dental hygiene is the key to a strong, beautiful smile, we encourage even our very young patients to learn about the benefits of fluoride and tartar-control products, avoiding too much sugar and developing the excellent habit of brushing after meals and snacks.
When it comes to dental education, Dr. Jamie Sands and Dr. Jason Sands are committed to providing your family with everything you need to know for protection against plaque build-up and tooth decay.
Smiles By Sands also recommends:
- A balanced diet
- Daily use of fluoride
- Effective brushing
- Sensible eating habits
Other important dental principles for a healthy smile include:
- Fluoride helps prevent dental decay, and may not be adequately supplied by bottle or municipal water supplies. Supplementation with oral tablets and topical application can reduce dental decay by more than 60%.
- Regular brushing and flossing for fewer cavities.
- Fluoride supplementation beginning shortly after birth and continuing through the time of eruption of the second permanent molars (approx. 12 years of age).
- Regular dental check-ups beginning no later than 3 years of age.
- A nutritious, balanced diet for a strong immune system and less periodontal disease.
- Knowledge of the Four Basic Food Groups to improve dental general health. A diet low in sugar to avoid tooth decay, even in young babies who are bottle fed.
For more information, see Oral Hygiene Questions.
Smiles By Sands can guide you to a healthy, beautiful, strong smile. Please contact our general dentistry office at Smiles By Sands to schedule a free personal dental hygiene consultation in our state-of-the-art Valley Village office.
