Improving Your Dental Health

The best way to avoid costly dental procedures to treat major oral health problems is to prevent them before they become necessary. Regular dental hygiene is extremely important but cannot always do enough to prevent tooth decay and other oral conditions. There are several other methods that, if practiced regularly, can help keep your teeth healthy for years on end.

Regular dental checkups are very important to your dental health. Our highly trained Beverly Hills dentist can spot many issues with teeth before they advance to more serious stages. Also, brushing and flossing works great but cannot scrub away everything. A professional dental cleaning will eliminate all the plaque and tartar from teeth before it turns into cavities and decay.

Proper diet will also help keep your oral health strong. Avoiding sugary foods is important because the bacteria that cause cavities feed off the sugars. Also, acidic food and drinks can cause major problems because the acids erode tooth enamel allowing bacteria and stains to penetrate deeper into the tooth.

Treating gum disease promptly is essential in order to prevent it from turning into a more serious disease. If your gums bleed when you brush and floss, it can be a sign that you have gingivitis. Gingivitis, if untreated, can quickly turn into periodontitis which is much harder to get rid of. If your gums are swollen, inflamed, or bleeding, see our dentist right away to have it taken care of.

Teeth that are crooked or misaligned can be much harder to clean around. Orthodontic treatments that correct misalignments can resolve this issue. Our expert in Invisalign in Beverly Hills can straighten teeth without the embarrassment and irritation of traditional braces. Invisalign aligners are made of clear plastic and are removable, thereby eliminating the preconceptions many people have about getting their teeth aligned.

Using all of these methods in conjunction is the most assured way to keep your teeth healthy and prevent any problems that may arise otherwise.

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