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Now that it’s officially 2020, you’re probably starting to put your new year’s resolutions into action. However, there is one important goal you’re probably forgetting—achieving and maintaining a healthy set of teeth. With an increasing number of studies linking your oral health to your overall wellbeing, it’s more important than ever to take care of your smile. Keep reading to learn why a dental checkup and teeth cleaning in Medford are so vital and what you can do to care for your teeth at home.
Routine Dentistry: More Important Than You May Think
The American Dental Association recommends dental visits twice a year for a reason—these appointments enable dentists to prevent and detect oral health problems before they become more severe and expensive. Problems like tooth decay and gum disease can often occur without any visible symptoms, making these appointments incredibly important. Your dentist in Medford will even check for oral cancer, a cancer with a high recovery rate if caught early on. Additionally, gum disease has been linked to overall health issues like increased an risk of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, certain cancers, and more. So, if having a great looking and feeling smile isn’t enough motivation, your overall health and wellbeing should be a good reason to visit your dentist regularly.
Tips for Great Oral Healthcare at Home
Dental checkups in Medford are an integral part of your oral healthcare routine, but these visits will always result in you needing treatment like fillings or gum disease therapy if you don’t care for your smile at home. Be sure that you’re brushing your teeth twice a day for 2 minutes each session. If you have trouble cleaning your teeth, try an electric toothbrush. Most of these products nowadays even have a timer, shutting the brush off after two minutes for the perfect cleaning session. You should also floss once a day to remove plaque, bacteria, and any lingering food debris from in between your teeth. An additional step you can take is adding a nonalcoholic mouthwash to your routine. This can reach areas that your brush and floss couldn’t (and it helps with the smell of your breath as an added bonus).
It’s Time to See Your Dentist
Have you set your dental appointments for 2020 yet? Now that you know the importance of regular visits, it’s time to see your dentist. Combined with your new and improved at-home oral healthcare routine, dental checkups and cleanings will protect you from more serious dental issues down the road, and they could even save your life.
Schedule an appointment with your dentist to fulfil your oral healthcare resolution and have your healthiest year yet!
About the Practice
At Island Daily Dental Care, we have a team of 6 expert dentists who combine their education, training, and passion for quality dentistry to provide amazing experiences. We are even open early, late, and on weekends to ensure that even the busiest of patients can receive their thorough checkups and cleanings. For any questions, we can be reached through our website or by phone at (631) 286-9000.