Things That A Good Dentist Would Want You To Know

Things That You Should Know About Your Dental Health

1.  Cavities are Not Always Cavities  - Like other tissues of your body, the teeth can heal.  When a cavity is in the beginning stage, it is possible that it can reverse itself.   Many dentists will drill at the first sign of a 'dark spot'.

You need to understand that not all dentists will agree when the right time to place a filling is.     There is a point where there is no option, but that point may not be now.  Second opinions will often surprise you.  

2.   What You Do At Home Is Very Important

The biggest impact on your dental health is your daily oral health routine.   The dentist can only see you a few times a year.  They can clean your teeth and help with the spots that you have missed.  And they can definitely fix any problems they find.

But, if you want to keep your teeth healthy and avoid expensive treatments,  a lot of that is up to you.

What you do every day is important.

3. Brushing And Flossing Are Usually NOT  Enough To Keep Your Mouth Healthy

Dentist know that about 75% of people have gum disease.   That means that brushing and flossing often is a minimum and isn't good enough to prevent this problem in most people.   Gum Disease is the number one cause of tooth loss.

4.  Plaque and Tartar Are Your Enemies. 

When plaque and tartar form, they give a nice loving home to the bad bacteria that cause gum disease, cavities and even bad breath.    If you don't do an adequate job of disrupting the plaque (on a daily basis) and preventing the formation of tartar you will have destruction occurring.

The only question is how much and will it be too much before your next office cleaning.

These are things that good dentists and hygienists wish that you knew and understood about your dental health.


Sincerely,

David Snape  
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849

PS.  One of the most powerful tools that I know to be helpful is this one.   Of course, electric toothbrushes are also cool.