You Can Get it Whiter AND Keep it Healthy
A straight and white smile is becoming more sought after than ever before. This mindset began with the ‘Hollywood smile,’ when we first started to develop an interest in mimicking the results of celebrity cosmetics. For many at the time, the riches of these stars, along with the price of cosmetic dentistry, put such procedures out of reach. But much has changed.
Today, the price of cosmetic dentistry, like teeth whitening and adult orthodontics, has become far more affordable and accessible. Cosmetic dentistry is now viewed as obtainable and as ‘standard’ as visiting the hairdresser or barber.
More of us are taking an interest in our own smile and searching for ways to improve it. This is an extremely positive attitude. However, while changing the appearance of our teeth sits high on many people’s wish lists, it is important to remember the most important thing – the health of our smile.
How to Keep a Healthy Mouth
So how do we achieve a healthy smile? The good news is that the answer is pretty simple. Healthy teeth and gums can be achieved by a good oral health routine at home and regularly visiting our dentist.
A good oral health routine only involves a few easy steps:
- Brushing our teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste for two minutes.
- Cleaning in between our teeth daily with interproximal brushes or floss.
- Using mouthwash daily.
- Chewing sugar-free gum in between meals.
- Cutting down how much sugar we have, and how often we have it – and keeping sugar consumption to mealtimes.
- Visiting our friendly, professional dentists as often as they recommend.
So there we have it. By sticking to this basic routine, we can achieve that healthy mouth. The next time we show off the results of our latest tooth whitening treatment, we can also be confident that our teeth and gums are in tip-top condition too.
You can easily schedule an appointment with us on our contact page. Please call our office in Richmond, TX at 281 238 4454.