Dental Hygiene
Bremerton, WA
Dental Hygiene provided by Dr. Hablutzel
in Bremerton, WA at Pacific Ave. Dental
 To maintain optimal oral health, the American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once daily.
Along with your daily at home care, it is recommended that you have your teeth professionally cleaned and examined at least twice a year (once every six months). Despite this advice, many people do not follow these recommendations.
They may not brush as often as recommended or attend regular dental visits. It is often believed that if you can’t see or feel anything wrong with your mouth, then everything is fine. Unfortunately, this is not always true.
Many oral health issues are undetectable by you in their earliest stages. Neglecting your oral care can have serious consequences on your oral health, your smile, and even your overall health. At Pacific Ave. Dental we can help you to maintain optimal oral health with proper dental hygiene.
The Importance of Dental Hygiene
Dental hygiene is important for many reasons. Taking proper care of your mouth is essential for keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
In doing so, you ensure that they can perform their functions effectively. Strong, healthy teeth enable you to bite and chew your food, as well as speak properly. They help to maintain the strength and integrity of your jawbone.
They also provide you with a beautiful smile. Healthy gums provide a protective seal around your teeth, protecting the roots, your periodontal ligaments, and your jawbone from harmful oral bacteria.
By preventing bacteria from getting on your teeth and under the gum line, you prevent the risk of it entering your bloodstream. This prevents serious health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, digestive issues, intestinal failure, and preterm birth or low birthweight for pregnant women.
At Home Dental Care
Dental hygiene starts at home with a daily routine. It is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day. You should brush for at least two minutes each time, using a soft bristled brush.
The brush should be held at a 45-degree angle, and you should use soft, circular motions. Avoid brushing your teeth too hard, as this can scrub away enamel and cause gum recession.
Flossing should be done at least once a day. Use approximately 18 inches of floss. Wind it around your fingers, leaving a 2-inch space. Gently move the floss back and forth to work it between your teeth. Gently scrape up and down the sides of each tooth.
Avoid forcing the floss or snapping it against your gums. Don’t forget to get the area behind your very back teeth.
Professional Care
Along with care at home, it is important to have regular professional cleanings and exams. Twice a year might not seem like much, but these visits are crucial.
Professional cleanings allow us to remove any buildup that has accumulated on your teeth, especially in areas where you may miss. During your exams, we can take a close look at your teeth and oral tissues, checking for signs of problems.
We can detect oral health issues in their earliest stages, enabling us to take action before they cause serious harm. In providing early treatment, we help to prevent the need for more invasive treatments later on.
What Are the Basics of Oral Health?
Despite most people learning oral health basics when they are young, they may get complacent after some time. To help refresh your knowledge, we have listed the oral health basics.
You should brush at least two times a day. Ensure you brush the back of the teeth and front using soft bristles to avoid hurting the gums. You must always floss before brushing. Flossing will help loosen all of the trapped food debris that brushing won't remove. Always use a new waxed thread section to prevent the bacteria from moving around.
Mouthwash will help in killing bacteria and fighting bad breath. Ensure you rinse your mouth with mouthwash once every day.
Visiting the dentist regularly and attending dental exams frequently will help detect any tooth or gum disease at its initial stages.
What is Proper Dental Hygiene?
Proper dental hygiene means frequently cleaning the gums and teeth through brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. It also entails frequent dentist visits for dental checkups to help detect oral health problems at their initial stages.
Dental Exam and Teeth Cleaning Process
A dental examination is the first step when it comes to teeth cleaning. A dental exam will allow our dentist to examine the teeth and gums, checking for dental problems like tooth decay, gum disease, gingivitis, or any damage to the gums or teeth.
Dental cleaning includes the removal of tartar and plaque from the gums and teeth. With the help of a tiny dental mirror and metal tools, our dentist will scrape off the tartar and plaque.
The next step is to brush the teeth using gritty toothpaste and an electronic toothbrush to help remove any remaining tartar, plaque, or debris.
After that, a deep cleaning of the teeth is done to restore their shine.
Fluoride treatment is the last step. It involves filing the bite-shaped tray using a fluoride gel, having the patient bite down on it, and holding onto it for a few minutes.
Why Are Dental Exams So Important?
Dental exams are very important as they help detect gum disease, tooth decay, and several other dental problems at their initial stages when they are easier to treat.
Dental examinations also help educate people on the proper ways to take care of their gums and teeth.
How Often Should I Get A Dental Checkup?
Dental checkups are recommended every six months. However, individuals with a higher risk of dental problems may need to have dental checkups more often.
Call Today to Take a Step Towards Better Dental Hygiene With Your Bremerton, WA Dentist!
Pacific Ave. Dental will help improve your dental hygiene. Contact us today at (360) 373-3515 for all your dental issues. |
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