Do you have questions about dentistry and oral health? Are you looking for answers so you can have better dental health? We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked questions about general dental care and oral hygiene and answered them for you.
Your dental health is important, vitally important, so it’s necessary to have a good understanding to keep your mouth healthy. From general dental care to gum disease and more, the answers to your questions are below.
Why Do I Need to Go to the Dentist?
Visiting the dentist is incredibly important for numerous reasons. First, visiting the dentist and regular dental checkups help keep your teeth healthy which can also keep the rest of your body healthy. Dental visits are important because:
- Help your teeth stay or become whiter
- This helps you have higher self-confidence and a more attractive smile
- And who doesn’t love a good smile
- This helps you have higher self-confidence and a more attractive smile
- Better teeth cleaning
- Dentists can remove plaque and tartar (hardened plaque)
- Tartar makes it harder for you to flush all the bad bacteria out of your mouth
- More bacteria means a higher likelihood of dental disease
- Tartar makes it harder for you to flush all the bad bacteria out of your mouth
- Dentists can remove plaque and tartar (hardened plaque)
- Less chance of gum disease
- If you have regular dentist visits and good dental hygiene, your chances of getting gum disease significantly plummet
How often should I see my dentist?
You should see your dentist at least once every six months. If you have or are at risk for medical conditions like gum disease, oral cancer, or another condition that significantly impacts your mouth, you may need to see their dentist more often. from birth to about age three have special dental needs.
Do I need to see a dentist if my teeth feel fine?
Yes, regardless of how your mouth feels you should always go in for your biannual dental checkups. You might not have any symptoms of anything, but your dentist might notice something asymptomatic or that’s just beginning. A lot of also show signs in your mouth. Diabetes, osteoporosis, and anemia are just some of them.
How should I take care of my teeth between checkups?
Brush your teeth twice a day, once when you wake up and once before you go to sleep is ideal. Floss once a day to better get the places your toothbrush misses. The best times to use mouthwash are thirty to forty-five minutes after brushing your teeth. Brushing your teeth after you eat something with a lot of sugar or acidity can help keep your teeth strong.
What is gum disease? What is gingivitis? What’s the difference?
Gum disease is caused by bacteria that grow along the gum line and around the teeth which causes inflammation. is the first stage of gum disease where your gums begin to be inflamed and may bleed when you brush/floss. The last three stages are early, moderate, and advanced periodontitis (destroying the bone & damaging the soft tissue that supports teeth), respectively.
Ready for an Appointment?
Do you have more questions? Our dentists are happy to address all your concerns and questions. Schedule your appointment with one of our dentists in Novi, MI online or call R. Peter Maly DDS at (248) 347-3700 today.