When you brush and floss your teeth, you take care of oral bacteria, food particles, and even built-up plaque that can cling to your enamel. What you should know is that any tartar accumulations on your smile are NOT being removed by these at-home cleaning sessions. Tartar can persist on your teeth, and increase your risk for experiencing tooth decay and gum disease. You may be unable to remove it on your own, but this substance can be managed during a professional dental cleaning. Your St. Louis, MO dentist’s office can offer a cleaning, as well as a thorough oral health review, during every routine dental visit.
Professional Cleanings Help You Avoid Issues With Tooth Decay And Gum Disease
Professional dental cleanings help patients avoid the kind of problems that require restorative dental work. Every time your teeth receive this care, they are cleaned of tartar, plaque, and any other harmful substances. In addition to providing tartar removal, these sessions put time and attention into cleaning areas that are difficult to reach on your own, and they can lead to helpful feedback about the effectiveness of your daily routine.
Understanding Why Tartar Poses Such A Threat To Your Oral Health
Tartar is plaque in its hardened form. If you consistently clean your teeth thoroughly, you can address plaque buildup before the substance becomes tartar, but any tartar deposits that form will resist your efforts to remove them through brushing and flossing. This poses a rather serious problem. As long as tartar buildup remains, oral bacteria can continue to digest sugars, and release acids that lead to cavities. Tartar deposits at your gum line also increase your risk for gum disease.
The Right Approach To Smile Care Can Offer Long-Term Benefits
Committing to quality smile care at home, and attending regular dental exams, reduces the likelihood that you will need dental fillings or dental crowns in the future! At home, make sure you are brushing at least two times a day, and spend at least two minutes on each session. When you clean your teeth, pay attention to what you are doing. Distracted brushing can lead to overlook areas of your smile, particularly those areas that are already difficult to access. Flossing each day protects areas between teeth. Because these areas are so difficult to clean with a brush, your flossing routine plays a big part in making sure every area of your teeth receive attention. When these habits are combined with regular dental exams, and smart diet habits, you can significantly reduce your smile risks!
Schedule Your Next Dental Cleaning At Magnolia Family Dental
During your professional dental cleaning at Magnolia Family Dental, you can look forward to expert care that will protect against the threat of oral health problems. Every routine visit includes a careful cleaning, as well as a thorough review from Dr. Johnson-G’Sell to make sure your smile is still in good shape. In addition to helping protect you from problems, our practice can bring you in for treatment to address a matter of concern. To arrange a visit, please call Magnolia Family Dental in Kirkwood/St. Louis, MO, today at 314-822-4521.
