You eat everyday therefore chew
everyday. You also talk and smile everyday. Your teeth are always under
pressure to function and at the same time be aesthetically pleasing. As
obvious as it sounds a healthy teeth is also a good looking teeth.
Brushing and flossing regularly will go a long way to keep your teeth
white and healthy.
But there are cases where brushing and
flossing aren’t enough, which is why you need to have a regular
check-up about twice a year. You may be discouraged to do so because of
the price of these check-ups but in the long run the prevention of major
problems would allow these check-ups to pay for themselves. You can
literally save thousands if you take care of yourself throughout your
lifetime.
When you are taking care of yourself
at home by brushing and flossing you have to make sure that you are
doing it the right way. Brushing your teeth for 10 seconds wouldn’t do
you much good although it would be better than nothing. Make sure you
spend about 2-3 minutes slowly brushing every corner of your mouth
including the roof of your mouth and your tongue. It is also important
to choose the right toothbrush to fit yourself.
In order to properly clean the grooves
between your teeth you much floss regularly. You may think that
brushing thoroughly is going to clean every part of your teeth but the
fact is that without flossing you would miss about 1/3 of the surface of
your teeth without flossing. Since there are floss out there to fit
everyone’s different needs you should consult a dentist to choose the
right one for you.
Even with all the self preventive
measures it is difficult to diagnose yourself with problems such as
cavities, lesions and etc. until it is too late so it is important to
get a regular check-up from a professional dentist such as Dr. Sue Ann Choo. Whether you are a child or a senior or anyone who falls in between Dr. Choo will professionally diagnose your problems and recommend a treatment that is right for you.