World Oral Health Day is March 20, and with only a few days left to prepare, your Billings, MT dental team wants to make yours a smile worth celebrating!
3 Tips For Keeping Your Smile Healthy!
Here are three tips from your friends at Yellowstone Family Dental that will help you achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile:
Tip #1 – Follow The ADA Rules For Oral Hygiene!
The American Dental Association is the authority on best practices for daily oral hygiene, so you’ll want to follow their guidelines for cleaning your teeth and gums effectively.
Here are some ADA recommendations to include in your daily oral care regimen:
*Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste.
*Brush your teeth twice a day for 2 minutes each time.
*Floss between your teeth and under your gumline once daily.
*Remove excess bacteria in your mouth by brushing your tongue, too.
No matter how busy life gets, or how tired you feel, skipping out on daily brushing and flossing is cheating yourself out of a strong, healthy smile!
Tip #2 – Keep Your Life Balanced!
Finding balance in your daily life can be a struggle. You’re probably being pulled in a million different directions, so finding time to take care of yourself isn’t always easy.
But it’s essential to your well-being, and that includes your dental health.
Poorly-managed stress can manifest itself physically by compromising your immune system and leaving your body and mouth vulnerable to infection, for example.
So try to find a few minutes each day to decompress, wind down, and do something you enjoy. Read a book, take a walk, do some light stretching or breathing exercises for relaxation, or call a friend and catch up.
Along with stress management, you’ll also need to get plenty of rest every night. Your body and mind need adequate sleep to recharge for the next day, so if that’s something you struggle with, make the necessary changes to your sleep environment to promote peaceful, uninterrupted nightly rest.
Finally, maintain balance with your daily diet.
Sweet indulgences are fine in moderation, but what you eat and drink each day should be primarily composed of nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy. A well-balanced diet is key to strong teeth and bones and a healthy mouth!
If you want to learn more about a smile-friendly diet, schedule an appointment with us for nutritional counseling!
Tip #3 – Count On Your Billings, MT Dentist!
A healthy smile is equal parts home oral hygiene and routine professional checkups.
You can count on our Billings, MT dentists for top-quality dental cleanings and exams to get what your dental floss and toothbrush can’t, that hardened plaque that builds up on your teeth and under the gumline.
Only we have the tools and training to remove it and keep you safe from gum disease!
We also have advanced technology to catch cavities and other dental problems at their earliest stages of development so little issues don’t become big ones for your smile or your wallet!
Schedule A Dental Checkup!
With that last tip in mind, remember to schedule your next dental checkup so we can make sure your smile is on the right track!
We’ll look for any signs of trouble with your oral health, like cavities, gum disease, and dental damage, and take any necessary steps to protect your teeth and gums.
We look forward to seeing you! Call Yellowstone Family Dental in Billings, MT today at 406-245-7026 or contact us online to request an appointment.