Oral Hygiene Explained
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- Your Annual Dental Visit
- DENTAL CHECK-IN
- Looks good, but there are a few things we should discuss
- I Do Have Some Questions
- Ok so let us get the facts straight...
- Maybe I inherited weak teeth from my relatives? Some of my relatives have had many dental problems, so does that mean I will problems too?
- How do I know if there is are problems in my mouth? If my teeth and gums feel fine then they are fine, right?
- No, fortunately the health of your mouth is independent of genetics. This is good news! You have complete control over the health of your mouth.
- That is where we can help! We use X-rays, bright light, and magnification to assess your mouth annually. The goal is catch small problems and correct them. If it gets to the point where you are having pain it could mean major dental work is needed. If you start to notice any changes in your mouth, it is best to come get it checked out early.
- Can we talk about what I can do to prevent problems?
- Glad you asked, let's review some oral hygiene basics that will help your teeth and mouth healthy for life.
- Relationship between diet and tooth decay
- Fluoride Benefits
- Brushing Technique
- Bacteria found in the mouth use sugars from sweet food and beverages to produce acids that cause tooth decay...Discuss acid exposures and ways to mitigate detrimental effects.
- Flossing Technique
- Discuss necessity of fluoride containing toothpaste
- Interproximal View
- Animation showing tooth brush orientation (modified bass technique) of various tooth surfaces while voice over explains frequency/duration and fluoride toothpaste.
- Flossing Adjuncts
- The dental team is here to help, but really it is the hygiene choices you make that will keep your mouth healthy for life. Dental work is costly and time consuming so it is much easier on both of us to prevent problems before they happen.
- Discuss further with your dental team.
- I know you might have additional questions or need clarification so now is your opportunity to discuss these topics further with your dental professional.
- Awesome, thank you!
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