Home Care

To maintain a healthy smile between visits taking proper care at home is essential. Spending a few minutes each day on good habits provides a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise, a properly balanced diet with lots of fruits, fiber, and veggies, and brushing twice a day are part of ideal home care in between appointments.

The type of toothbrush you use daily and the brand of toothpaste also influence oral care. At Finesse Dental Care, our hygienist will explain the need for an electric toothbrush over hand brushing. Separate interdental toothbrushes are necessary for oral care for braces and oral care of dentures.

Some patients considered high-risk for dental problems benefit from even more customized routines. Simple, inexpensive substitutions can dramatically reduce the risk and symptoms of periodontal disease. For example, when used in the proper dosages, Xylitol can minimize cavities in children and adults.

Good dental care at homeincludes several daily habits and practices that help to keep your smile healthy and bright. Our dentist and team at finesse dental care recommend that you follow these basic steps to help your smile stay in optimal health:

• Brush your teeth after each meal or at least twice a day with proper tooth brushing technique is essential. We encourage you to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste selection, including fluoride.
• Floss at least once every day. Flossing methodsare relatively easy and can be trained easily by a hygienist. The most important time to floss is before you sleep at night.
• Eat a balanced diet. Limiting your sugary and acidic food intake can help prevent tooth decay. Fiber food helps with interdental cleaning.
• Maintain your regular visits to the dentist every six months. During these visits, we will provide professional teeth cleaning and a thorough dental exam to ensure we provide preventive or restorative treatments. Mouthwasheswill be prescribed based on necessity.
• Changing overnight from poor to meticulous maintenance is difficult, but the efforts should be kept consistently. Clinical studies have shown that visualization helps people create daily habits. As dental professionals, we must educate our patients effectively to keep them motivated between care visits