When you talk about preventive care that you need to practice at home, you may be thinking to yourself that you need to brush your teeth every day. However, you may not realize that “daily brushing” isn’t all you need. To thoroughly remove plaque and prevent tartar and buildup, which causes teeth that feel dirty, you must:
If you want to practice preventive care that is going to actually protect your oral health, you’re going to have to closely follow the instructions that we set forth for your dental hygiene. Yes, we know that you might feel convinced that as long as you’re trying or doing your best, it should work. However, there are no “shoulds” in dental hygiene! Instead, there is only removing as much plaque as you can. Here’s what you’ve absolutely got to do each time you brush and floss:
Even if you’re brushing and flossing the way we suggest, you may still feel like your teeth are dirty if you are missing cleanings. You need a professional cleaning every six months. Otherwise, even with your best efforts, the tartar that forms will worsen and you’ll be brushing and flossing over hardened buildup. So, add those cleanings back in and your efforts will all be effective (and your smile will feel nice and clean).
Come in for the preventive care you need from our team in the form of cleanings and checkups, and remember to provide yourself with optimal dental hygiene at home, so you’re always on track with a clean grin. Set up an appointment in Grand Prairie, TX by contacting your dentist at Pecan Tree Dental to schedule a visit at (972) 262-5111.
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