Taking care of your smile is an important part of maintaining your overall health!

A healthy smile is an important part of your overall health, yet regular dental maintenance is an aspect of a healthy lifestyle that many neglect. Without healthy, strong teeth, so many things can go wrong. Not only is a pearly-white smile a confidence booster, but a necessity. Without well-taken care of teeth gracing your gums, eating, talking, and even sleeping can become difficult. To prevent tooth decay and other potential problems, it’s important to regularly take good care of your teeth, including daily maintenance and regular teeth cleanings and checkups.

Here are just a few of the many reasons why dental maintenance is so important:

It keeps your teeth and gums healthy.

Regular teeth cleanings allow for healthier teeth and gums long-term by removing tartar buildup and bacteria from your teeth. Without regular cleanings at the dentist in addition to daily brushing and flossing at home, tartar can cause problems along your gum line and lead to infection. Teeth cleanings stop infection before it happens!

It uncovers potential dental problems before they become an issue.

Regular brushing and flossing, as well as dental checkups and cleanings, can help spot potential issues before they become worse. At a regular dental appointment, a dentist and/or hygienist will not only clean your teeth but inspect them, making sure each tooth is strong and healthy. They will even take x-rays of your teeth to spot any underlying cavities or other issues that might not be visible to the naked eye. With these regular visits and in depth inspections, your dentist can find a problem before it becomes more difficult and time consuming to fix, saving you a lot of hassle!

It improves your overall health.

Taking care of your teeth with regular brushing, flossing, and dentist visits not only takes care of your teeth, it takes care of your gums, and healthier gums lead to overall better health! When you neglect your oral health, your gums can suffer. If your gums become unhealthy they can become a breeding ground for bacteria which has the potential to travel into your bloodstream and cause infection and inflammation in other areas of your body. To prevent this from happening, good dental maintenance is key.

Don’t ever take your smile for granted! Be sure to keep regular dental maintenance a part of your routine. Actively maintaining strong and healthy teeth doesn’t require too much work, but it's something many neglect when life gets busy. Remember to brush and floss daily as part of good dental maintenance, and don’t forget to schedule regular teeth cleanings and dental check ups. Here at G Dental 32, our priority is keeping your smile in tip-top shape.

If you’re in need of a maintenance visit, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule a teeth cleaning with our knowledgeable and friendly staff and be on your way to a healthier smile.