It’s crucial to visit your dentist regularly for checks and cleans. Teeth cleans especially help keep your smile healthy for life, but in between these visits to the dental clinic, it’s important to maintain excellent oral hygiene.
In this blog, we share:
- Oral Hygiene at the Dental Clinic: What to Expect
- Oral Hygiene Between Checks and Cleans
- Why Oral Hygiene Matters
- When to Contact Your Avondale Dentist
Oral Hygiene at the Dental Clinic
Using special instruments, we clear debris from the teeth and gums, especially tartar and bacteria, which cause oral health issues, such as:
- Tooth Decay
- Bad Breath
- Gum Disease
- Tooth Infections
Our training and special instruments remove what your toothbrush and dental floss cannot, concentrating on hard-to-reach areas and stubborn tartar.
After your teeth cleaning, we encourage you to ask questions and share any oral hygiene concerns with our team.
Oral Hygiene Between Checks and Cleans
Between checks and cleans, it’s vital to:
- Brush your teeth at least twice daily.
- Floss your teeth at least twice daily.
- Protect your teeth from stray balls during sports with a mouthguard.
- Talk to us about a nightguard if you suspect nighttime teeth grinding (bruxism).
PRO TIP: When you brush your teeth, spend at least 2 minutes cleaning all sides, and always use fresh sections of floss as you move along.
Why Oral Hygiene Matters
Through regular dental cleans and excellent at-home care, you can lower your risk of tooth decay, oral infections, and gum disease.
We are especially concerned about gum disease because it can cost you your teeth and lead to systemic health complications, such as heart health issues and specific types of dementia.
When to Contact Your Avondale Dentist
To arrange your next dental check-up and teeth clean near Waterview, or if you have questions, we welcome your call on 09-828 7484. You can also book online. Our team also encourages you to check out our dental specials.
We serve all locales, including West Auckland, Avondale, Rosebank and Waterview.