The Importance of Preventive Care

Find out why preventive dentistry is so important for everyone’s smiles.

It might seem like a no-brainer, but keeping one’s teeth and gums healthy is extremely important. By maintaining good oral health, you can avoid pesky problems like cavities, gum disease, wear and tear of enamel, and many other issues. Our Newmarket, ON, dentist Dr. Richard Lee-Shanok and his dentistry team love nothing more than giving your family a clean bill of health during their next checkup. Find out why preventive dental care is important and what it actually entails.

Schedule Regular Dental Visits: We know how busy your schedule gets; however, don’t ever let it get so busy that you forget about your dental health. In fact, many dental conditions don’t cause pain, so you may not even know you have a problem until you visit your dentist. And the sooner you see your dentist, the better your dental outcome will be.

You should be seeing your general dentist every six months for cleaning, exams and X-rays. And if you’re at an increased risk for oral diseases, then you may need to come in more regularly.

Adopt a Comprehensive Dental Routine: Do you brush twice a day? Are you flossing daily? These are questions to honestly ask yourself, as these are the most important and easiest ways to prevent dental problems. Also remember to brush, or at least rinse out your mouth, after every meal to really ensure that your smile stays clean.

Healthful hint: Replace your toothbrush about three to four times a year, or when you start to notice frayed bristles. You’ll also want to replace your toothbrush head after an illness.

Eat a Balanced Diet: It can be challenging to eat healthy all the time; however, besides boasting great health you’ll also have a beautiful smile to show for it. Limit sugars and carbohydrates, and load up on protein, fruits, veggies and a little dairy (calcium helps stave off gum disease and jaw problems). Smoking and alcohol should also be avoided as they can cause stains, plaque buildup, gum disease, and dry mouth.

The Importance of Preventive Dental Care

From visiting our family dentistry team at our Newmarket, ON, practice for routine checkups to brushing and flossing every day, these preventive steps are so important for the long-term health of your smile. The biggest benefit is that you protect your smile from decay, injury, gum disease and other issues. By giving your smile what it needs now, you can preserve it and prevent these problems from happening in the future, which also saves you time and money.

If you adopt these healthful hints, you will be enjoying a beautiful smile for many years; however, there are many reasons why dental problems happen. If you have any questions, concerns, or need to schedule a routine dentistry visit for you or the family, give our Newmarket, ON, dental office a call today at (905) 830-1010. The team at Newmarket Dentistry is always here to help.