With some straightforward preventative habits, ensuring your dental health and that of your family is quite simple.
First and foremost, it’s vital to maintain a good oral hygiene routine at home. This involves brushing your teeth at least twice daily, flossing daily, regularly rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash, and limiting your intake of sugary and acidic foods and drinks that can erode tooth enamel and lead to tooth decay.
Equally important is committing to regular visits to your family dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings to identify potential issues before they become serious problems.
Why Are Regular Check-Ups with a Family Dentist So Important?
Visiting the dentist for the first time can be unnerving, especially for young children. However, regularly scheduling (and attending—no procrastinating!) routine checkups with your dentist is vitally important to achieving and maintaining good oral health.
Regular checkups allow your dentist to get to know you and your family, your dental and medical profiles, and your home dental hygiene habits. With this knowledge, your dentist is equipped to save you and your loved ones time, money, and physical discomfort by identifying and preemptively fixing minor issues, like minor cavities, dry mouth, and minor plaque buildup, long before they become major problems like tooth decay or even gum disease.
Why Are Regular Dental Check-Ups So Important for Children?
Additionally, and arguably as importantly, taking your kids for regular dental checkups, at least once, if not twice a year, you not only preemptively care for their still-developing teeth and gums (especially important as permanent teeth are still developing) but also encourage them to take dental hygiene seriously and maintain healthy habits as they grow up.
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The goal of regular dental check-ups is to prevent problems before they start. This is even more important for kids than it is for adults.
If you would like to schedule a dental checkup for yourself and your family, contact Royal Oak family dentist Dr. Suchi Chalasani and the team at Family Dentistry of Royal Oak!