Dental Hygiene
What is Dental Hygiene All About?
Dental hygiene is all about taking good care of your teeth mouth, and gums. You know that plaque is a bad substance, right? Dental plaque is a colorless, sticky film that blankets your teeth and creates an environment in which bacteria erode tooth enamel. This causes gum irritation and infection in the inner parts of the tooth and the roots. In addition, in extreme cases, it can cause tooth loss.
What can you do to have good dental hygiene?
Avoid Foods & Drinks that Cause Tooth Decay
Some of the biggest culprits causing plaque and bad dental hygiene are foods full of sugar and carbohydrates.
- Soda beverages
- Sports drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Sugar flavored waters
- Juices
- Candy
- Gum
- Pasta
- Bread
- Cereal
- Baked goods
Plaque can attack fillings and other restorations in your mouth. This can lead to more expensive treatment down the road such as cavities, root canals, gum disease, and tooth loss.
Brush those teeth after meals!
Good dental hygiene includes brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day. If you are somewhere where you can’t brush or floss, rinse your mouth out really well with water. And be sure to see your hygienist or dentist twice a year!
What is a Dental Hygienist?
A Dental Hygienist supports the dentist and performs certain key duties. They are an important part of our dentist’s office and your dental hygiene care.
What do they do?
- Before the dentist sees you, the hygienist will take your medical history and examine your teeth.
- They will screen you for tooth decay.
- A hygienist will perform your dental teeth cleaning procedure and show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth.
- They may perform needed dental x-rays.
- Dental hygienists can apply fluoride treatments.
- Hygienists can apply dental sealants.
- They communicate with the dentists about what they see in your mouth.
At Mid Cities Dental, our dental hygienists are a very important part of your frontline care and help teach you how to have a healthy dental hygiene routine.
Part of Dental Hygiene is Properly Brushing Your Teeth
Dr. Eberlein demonstrates how to properly brush your teeth in the video below.
Dental Services We Offer
DENTAL EMERGENCY SERVICES
Alleviate the pain and address the problem!
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Giving you the smile you lost!
PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY
Fixing your smile in advance!
