Oral Hygiene
Optimize Your Oral Health Care: Importance and Steps for a Healthy Mouth
At our dental clinic, we understand that oral health care is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. Regardless of age, prioritizing oral health is essential as it can impact systemic health.
Why is oral health care important in your life?
Neglecting oral health can indicate underlying systemic issues. Oral health reflects nutritional deficiencies and can provide early signs of diseases through visible lesions. Dehydrated oral mucosa can indicate potential premalignant lesions. By maintaining an oral health care routine, you can identify and address possible diseases in a timely manner.
Key Considerations for Oral Hygiene Care:
- Monitoring dentition and the status of soft tissues such as gums, oral mucosa, tongue, etc.
- Evaluating and managing bad breath, tooth decay (caries), pain, swelling, and signs of malignancy.
- Monitoring habits like smoking, drinking, and tobacco chewing.
Managing Oral Hygiene at Home:
- Regularly brush and floss using proper techniques for effective cleaning.
- Limit the use of mouthwashes to prevent oral mucosa dehydration.
- Avoid consuming sweet or sticky foods that contribute to tooth decay.
- Schedule regular scaling or oral prophylaxis for good oral hygiene.
- Visit the dentist twice a year for checkups and comprehensive oral care.
At Todays Dental @ Lexington , we provide routine checkups, examinations, prophylaxis, halitosis tests, and caries assessments. Our experienced dentists guide you toward optimal oral care. We also offer preventive procedures like sealants to halt tooth decay.
Book your appointment now at Todays Dental @ Lexington to ensure a happy, secure, and healthy life for yourself and your family. For more information, contact Todays Dental @ Lexington.
