If you care about your health, the health of your mouth and teeth is also an integral factor. Not only does it affect our physical wellbeing, but healthy teeth and gums can have a significant impact on our overall quality of life. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a range of serious issues including gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath, all of which can be detrimental to one’s social life as well as physical health. These complications can become more severe if left untreated, leading to painful dental treatments and even serious medical conditions such as stroke, heart attack or diabetes.
As we enter into the new year of 2023, Irving dentist, Dr. Majid Sehat, wants to give you some resolutions to consider for your personal health and well-being.
1. Visit your family dentist for a professional teeth cleaning at least every 6 months. This will ensure that any tartar or plaque buildup is removed, and that any cavities are spotted early on. Additionally, having a professional cleaning twice per year can help to reduce the need for more extensive dental procedures in the future.
2. Brush your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Choose a brush with a small head so you can easily reach all areas of your mouth, and be sure to brush for two minutes each time so that you can remove as much bacteria as possible from your teeth and gums.
3. Floss your teeth at least once per day to remove food particles that get stuck between them. While brushing is important, it cannot effectively clean the spaces between our teeth where food particles tend to lodge themselves; manual flossing is required in order to thoroughly clean these areas and prevent the buildup of plaque in hard-to-reach places.
4. Consider using an electric toothbrush if you have difficulty brushing effectively or don't feel like you get a good enough clean with manual brushing alone. An electric toothbrush utilizes vibrations and pulsations to help break up plaque and loosen food particles from around your teeth, giving you a deeper clean than manual brushing alone would provide.
5. Incorporate additional oral care practices like mouthwash, tongue scraping, and oil pulling into your regular routine along with brushing and flossing in order to keep your pearly whites shining bright into the new year! Mouthwash helps reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth while tongue scraping helps eliminate any leftover food debris stuck on the surface of the tongue; additionally, oil pulling is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to treat many oral health issues including bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay by swishing oil around in the mouth for several minutes each day before spitting it out
6.If you are missing one or more teeth, it is important to get a dental implant in order to replace the empty space. The process of obtaining a dental implant typically involves multiple appointments with a dental implant dentist. Throughout this entire process, follow-up visits are required in order to monitor healing and make sure everything is progressing as expected: usually x-rays and cleaning appointments in addition to check ups from time to time. Additionally, if implants are placed alongside other restorative treatments such as bridges or dentures, they may need more frequent visits to ensure proper fit and function.
To wrap up, there is no doubt that proper oral hygiene is essential for maintaining your overall health. Dr. Majid Sehat highly recommends these resolutions for the new year and encourages you to focus on keeping healthy habits in order to draw positive benefits from your dental care. Brushing twice a day, flossing regularly and seeing a dentist for check-ups and cleanings can easily reduce your chances of developing serious oral infections. Taking steps now to protect your teeth and gums can also extend your quality of life later down the line. Investing in good oral hygiene is investing in yourself – start today and feel healthier tomorrow!
