Our Santa Monica dentist encourages patients to focus on their smiles as part of their spring cleaning routines. There are simple and effective things that you can do to refresh your oral health; keep reading to learn more…
Professional Cleaning
Every six months or so you want to make sure that you are seeing your dentist for a thorough professional cleaning. Build this into your spring routine, so that you never fall behind again! During a professional cleaning our team is able to eliminate plaque and tartar that you can’t reach at home. Additionally, professional cleanings allow our team to complete oral cancer screening.
At-Home Refresh
While you are tidying up around the house, why not spend a couple of minutes focusing on your dental tools? Make sure that any toothbrushes and waterpiks that you are using are functional, fresh, and intact. For example, toothbrush bristles start to become less effective after only a couple months of wear and tear. You also want to make sure that the cleaning formulations you are using have not expired.
Set Goals
As part of your spring reset, try to identify a few key objectives for your smile in the coming months. Do you want to achieve a whiter and brighter smile? Are you ready to beat bad breath for good by treating periodontal disease? Share your oral health goals with your dental team, so that you are able to get the support you need to succeed.
Our Santa Monica dentists are here to provide you with any additional information that you may need about preventive dental care. To get started, and to speak with a member of our team, please call our office. We look forward to talking with you!