Dental Hygeine

Keeping your teeth and gums healthy begins with a daily regimen of good oral hygiene. If you practice good dental hygiene, you can expect to experience very few and minor problems with your dental health. The results of not practicing good dental hygiene usually include losing your teeth, painful gum disease and embarrassment because of unattractive teeth. Keep your teeth healthy and your smile brilliant. Start practicing good dental hygiene early and it will help you maintain good dental health throughout your life.

Important dental hygiene tips

  • Brush and floss after every meal. Regular brushing and flossing is your number one weapon against tooth loss and gum disease.
  • Brush your teeth using small circular motions to get into the small cracks and openings in your teeth. These areas are where infection causing bacteria is most likely to grow.
  • Brush thoroughly and floss carefully.
  • Use fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash to strengthen the enamel on your teeth.
  • Visit your dentist regularly. We recommend visiting our Park City office every six months.

The Dangers of Poor Dental Hygiene

If you fail to provide adequate care for your teeth and gums you face the risk of serious illness and tooth loss. It’s proven that nearly 90% of all adults will have gum disease at some point in their life. It happens because plaque builds up along the gum line and traps particles of food and bacteria. Gingivitis and periodontitis are serious health conditions that cause infection and your teeth to fall out.

Oral infections are caused by bacteria and thrush is a fungal infection that is often the result of high blood sugar and overuse of antibiotics medications. Medications can also cause a dry mouth that may lead to the formation of cavities. You are much less likely to suffer from these and many other dental health problems if you practice good dental hygiene.

For an examination, X-Rays and cleaning, we invite you to schedule an appointment with Mountain High Family Dental.

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