Aside from brushing and flossing your teeth, there are other important things you need to do in order to achieve and maintain optimal dental health. You will only be able to know what these things are if you visit your dentist North Lauderdale regularly. Here are three things that your dentist wants you to know:
Many of you think that the only job of your dentist is to help you achieve an attractive smile and while this is true, your dentist can do more than give you the smile of your dreams. Aside from teeth whitening and teeth cleaning dentists are experts in rectifying jaw problems and diagnosing oral cancer. Regular dental checkups aren’t required just to make your dentist richer; it’s actually one of the many preventive measures to ensure your dental health is in tiptop shape.
Most if not all patients think that their toothpaste is the “soap” that keeps their teeth clean. Well, the truth is, its function is more akin to lotion that’s because the longer it stays on your teeth while you brush the more effective it’s going to be. So the next time you brush your teeth let the toothpaste stay a bit longer. When you brush you can spit out the toothpaste foam but dentists suggest you wait for at least thirty minutes before you rinse your mouth to let the toothpaste have its full effect.
If you haven’t developed the habit of flossing, trust us, your dentist will know and you can’t hide that from him or her. They can tell if you haven’t been flossing based on the condition of your gums. The state of your gums relies largely on your commitment to brush and floss regularly.
You won’t be able to know these things if you skip seeing your dentist North Lauderdale. At TLC Dental & Orthodontics, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life while restoring self-assurance, rebuilding confident smiles, and encouraging both dental and medical wellness. Call us today for an appointment.
