Over the last couple of decades, people have been considering their appearance more than before. Regardless of age and sex, the majority of people and in particular the younger generation across the globe, take care of their appearance by utilizing skin care products and taking care of their dental health. 

It goes without saying that healthier looking and brighter teeth play a crucial role in people’s appearance as well as overall health while aging. As such, it is quite important to look after your oral health with care to avoid a wide range of health issues. 

There are things you must be doing at home on a daily basis and also conditions for which you must be seeking dental treatments. Let’s dive deep and see what are the essentials.

Things to do on a daily basis to keep your tooth healthy

1- Never fail to brush your teeth

We have heard a lot about the importance of brushing our teeth since school days. However, it is essential to consider a few points. Firstly, never fail to go to bed without brushing your teeth. More importantly, brush your teeth at least twice a day and the most important one is to learn how to correctly brush your teeth. Brushing, not only cleanses your teeth to avoid cavities, removes plaque, so you don’t need to go through dental treatments for whitening yellow teeth. 

2- Flossing on a daily basis

Flossing is essential to be done on a daily basis. It has the same advantages as brushing plus removing food particles and bacteria from and in between your teeth. Flossing also removes food from below the gumline and reduces the risks of gingivitis and cavities. 

3- Drink water and avoid surgery or acidic drinks and foods

Drinking plenty of water not only improves your overall health, but helps cleansing your mouth after meals. On the contrary, consuming surgery or acidic foods and drinks would damage your teeth enamel in the long run. Therefore, you must avoid or limit the consumption of such foods and drinks.

4- See your dentist at least twice a year

Even if you take good care of your oral health, it is highly recommended to see your dentist at least twice a year. Your dentist is able to spot any minor cavities and remove them before expansion and causing major issues.

Tips on improving your smile by seeking dental treatments

All of us have come across situations where we are not happy with our smile, due to several dental conditions. We are now taking you through the most common issues and how to fix them up. 

1- Misaligned bite

Misaligned bite or misaligned jaw, refers to an orthodontic condition, where the upper or lower jaw are misplaced. A misaligned bite causes the upper and lower jaw not to line up, when the mouth is closed. The condition not only damages your appearance and smile, but also causes difficulty with eating and speaking. If you are suffering from the condition, ask your dentist to get updates on available treatments for misaligned bites.

2- Missing tooth

If you have a missing tooth, make sure to replace it at your earliest possible. A missing tooth would adversely impact your smile and appearance, but this is not the only implication of not replacing a missing tooth. A missing tooth, if left untreated, will end up with deteriorating the jaw bone and gap between other teeth. There are a few treatment options for a missing tooth including, implant, fixed bridge and dentures. Talk to your dentist to receive a treatment that suits your condition best.

3- Damaged or broken tooth

A damaged or broken tooth is the last thing you want when smiling. A broken tooth would significantly harm your smile, so make sure to treat it as soon as possible.There are quite a few treatment options such as gluing, filling and dental veneers. The lifelong treatment option for covering up the broken and yellow tooth is dental veneers which is a thin layer of porcelain material placed over a tooth. However, the cost of dental veneers is relatively higher than other options. Consult with your dentist to see which treatment option is better for your condition. 

Bottomline

If you want to enjoy your Hollywood smile, you must take good care of your teeth and oral health. Brushing at least twice a day and flossing on a daily basis are the least but not last. Also, by visiting your dentist at least twice a year, you will rest assured that no major issue happens without being prepared for. Here at Dorsa Family Dentistry, we are more than happy to help. If you are in need, contact us with confidence and book an appointment with us.