Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become somewhat neglectful about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s post, our goal is for you to analyze where you stand and look at whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and improve your quality of life.
Brushing
Good: Brush teeth once a day.
Better: Brush teeth thoroughly after each meal.
Best: Brush after each meal and floss thoroughly before bed.
Dental Checkups
Good: See your dentist if you get a toothache.
Better: See Dr. Longenecker once a year even if you don’t notice any dental troubles.
Best: Twice-yearly, have a comprehensive dental exam and professional dental cleaning at Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS.
A White Smile
Good: Use a whitening toothpaste.
Better: Use a tooth whitening system at home.
Best: Schedule an in-office whitening treatment.
Missing Tooth
Good enough for some people: Ignore it. (We don’t recommend this.)
Better: Get a quality dental bridge.
Best: Restore your smile with a beautiful, secure, and natural-functioning dental implant. (Consult with Dr. Longenecker to find out if you are a good candidate for an implant.)
Smile-Friendly Nutrition
Good: Eat a wholesome diet.
Better: Eat a healthy diet and limit sugary snacks and beverages.
Best: Eat a healthy diet, limit between-meal snacking, eat lots of calcium-rich foods, steer clear of sugary snacks, abstain from energy drinks and soda, and sip water throughout the day to keep acid at bay.
For Young Smiles
Good: Never put your infant to bed with a bottle. When your toddler starts drinking from sippy-cup, don’t let them sip juice or milk all day.
Better: Follow the previous advice and schedule his/her first dental checkup before the first birthday.
Best: In addition, talk to Dr. Longenecker about dental sealants when your child is young. When your little athlete starts participating in sports, make sure he/she wears a protective mouthguard. Set a good example of daily dental hygiene and healthy lifestyle choices.
At Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS, we are dedicated to the best in dentistry. We invite you to call 410-357-0099 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to meeting you.
Contact Hereford Dental Health – Craig Longenecker DDS: 410-357-0099
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
16928 York Rd
Monkton, Maryland
21111
