The Benefits of Good Dental Hygiene

We live in a fast-paced society where taking care of ourselves the way we ought to can be pretty tricky while balancing other priorities. However, there is always time to practice good oral hygiene. You see, our oral health can be like a credit card. If we are not conscientious in reducing the build up of the account balance, the interest builds up, and one day you could find the cost of neglect is far more than you bargained for. Don’t let that happen. Visit Summit Dental of La Mesa, where Drs. Richard Evans and Christine Allen are here to help you maintain optimal oral health.

What are the consequences of poor oral hygiene?

Waiting until you have a severe dental problem is the worst time to visit a dentist. That’s because your oral health issues can compound, requiring more extensive treatment such as oral surgery. And as you know, oral surgery can be very uncomfortable and costly.

Here at Summit Dental of La Mesa, our dental team recommends patients floss and brush as soon as you wake up and before you go to bed each day. The American Dental Association also advises that you should visit your dentist at least once every six months.

While these visits may not always feel convenient, the more significant inconvenience of tooth decay and gum disease is far more of a hassle. Let our dedicated dental team share with you strategies and tips to help protect your smile from harmful oral maladies and save yourself lots of pain and money down the road from expensive dental procedures and possibly irreversible damage to your teeth.

Top tips for maintaining a healthy smile

Here are a few tips we recommend for maintaining good oral health:

• Floss no less than once a day.
• Brush your teeth properly twice per day.
• Visit your dentist at least once every six months.
• Contact your dentist the moment you notice a problem.
• Cut back on acidic foods and beverages, as well as those that contain high sugar content.
• And here’s one tip not many folks know about: Change out your toothbrush at least once every three months or after recovering from an illness.

Find out more about building and maintaining good oral hygiene habits

Your oral health plays a massive role in your future overall health and well-being. Let us help you by scheduling an appointment today. Contact us at (619) 494-2492 and visit our office at 8530 La Mesa Blvd, Suite 204, La Mesa, CA 91942.