Top 5 Dos and Don’ts of Dental Hygiene | West Chester Dental Group

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Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. West Chester Dental Group wants to offer you some easy hints when caring for your teeth.

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1. Do… remember you are just wiping the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct angle can gently wipe the bacteria away. Once plaque has settled into tartar, no amount of scrubbing at home can responsibly remove it.
Don’t… scrub your teeth and gums until your gums recede and expose parts of your tooth you don’t want to expose.

2. Do… remember your gums need to be cared for. Proper brushing and regular flossing can keep your gums healthy and strong.
Don’t… wait to see you are a dental professional about sore or bleeding gums, tooth sensitivity or mouth sores.

3. Do… create a routine for brushing and flossing that leaves ample time to spend a full two minutes gently cleaning all the nooks and crannies of your delicate mouth.
Don’t… forget to have a new floss package ready to use when your current one runs out. Waiting days to get to the store for more can disrupt a good routine.

4. Do… make regular dental visits for cleaning and examination by a professional. Call West Chester Dental Group to set up your initial consultation today. 513-942-8181 We’ve got the phones ready! Cancer screenings, cavity checks and removal of tartar from the teeth are vital to maintaining a healthy mouth.
Don’t… worry if you don’t have the healthiest of mouths. West Chester Dental Group can help you get back on track. Whether you’re looking for porcelain veneers, prepless veneers, or teeth whitening, we can restore what has been lost or counsel with you on the best options. If sedation dentistry or dental implants is what it takes, then we are equipped and ready to serve the Tri-State, Butler County, Mason communities.

5. Do… enjoy your mouth and all the wonders it is capable of.
Don’t… put off coming in to find out about the possibility and cost of cosmetic dentistry, implants, veneers, braces, etc.