A well-crafted preventive dental routine will help you maintain an attractive and healthy smile as time goes on. Is your current preventive plan meeting all of your needs? Our Santa Monica dentists have identified a few common considerations in preventive dental care…
Plaque Accumulation
Bacteria builds up on our teeth and gums all day and all night long in a sticky film called “plaque.” Brushing, flossing, and rinsing your smile as recommended by your dentist helps to minimize this accumulation, so that you can better avoid oral health problems like cavities and gum disease.
Promote Strong Enamel
We also want to safeguard your oral health by encouraging strong, resilient dental enamel. Talk to your dental team about using topical treatments or cleaning products that include fluoride. And make sure that you are drinking plenty of water; water helps to jump-start remineralizing saliva, and in the United States our water supply is already fluoridated!
Promptly Pinpoint Problems
It is also important to stay up to date with your preventive dental care so that our team can identify and treat oral health problems in their earliest stages. Semi-annual preventive cleanings allow your dentist to screen your smile for emerging issues, and to recommend timely treatment.
If you think that it’s time to improve your preventive dental routine, our Santa Monica dentist is here to help you. Give our team a call to schedule an assessment with our team. Once we evaluate the current state of your smile, we can help you with recommendations and next steps that are personalized to fit you.