Your prosthodontist has the responsibility of ensuring your
smile is in fantastic shape. If you are struggling with jaw pain, gum
recession, chipped, broken or missing teeth she can help. But once she has
restored your smile to a more naturally looking and healthy smile, it is back
in your hands to keep the health of your new smile on track. Here are 3 tips to
keeping your smile in ‘tip top’ shape.
Brush regularly. Brushing your teeth is as important as
putting on pants when you leave the house. It is a simple action that can
reduce decay - keep food from sticking to the surface of your teeth and
increasing plaque. Dr. Judith Strutz suggests, "even if you have crowns, veneers or implants they are
susceptible to same problems your natural smile was."
Floss at least one time a day. Food can get stuck between
the teeth. Just like brushing, there is no other action that can remove food
from between the teeth and below the gum line besides flossing. It will also
help to ensure your gums stay healthy and you do not have any gum recession.
Visit the dentist on a regular basis. A professional cleaning
and x-rays can ensure there are no major problems going on with your
smile. X-rays can allow the dentist to
see if there are any issues brewing below the gum line and regular cleanings
will make sure any plaque is removed from the surface of teeth particularly
below the gum-line where your toothbrush can’t get.
Contact Dr. Strutz & her team
today for more options on how to help your smile.
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