Stick To Your Schedule Of Checkups

Are you doing all that you can to keep up with your smile? If you are not coming in twice each year for a dedicated cleaning and examination, then the answer is a firm “no.” The simple fact of the matter is that you cannot handle all of your oral health needs on your own, even though you spend so much effort with your brushing and flossing. There just may be places where you are going a little light, and your schedule of checkups helps to catch the places you miss.

With Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, you can take charge of your oral health. Through consistent, quality care from a trusted, local provider, you have the opportunity to fight back against bacterial buildup of plaque and tartar, and this is an important step in your smile path. So, when you find that it has been longer than six months since your last biannual dental checkup, we’re here to help you make your way back to a positive timeline of treatment.

Due for your next checkup? Call Gentle Smiles today to talk about ways to strengthen your smile.

Skipping Your Checkups Affects Your Smile

When you miss your routine appointments at the dentist, you put yourself at real risk of experiencing problems. Even if you take the time to brush twice every day, and you never skip a day of flossing, there are still going to be places that you miss. Bacteria can start to leave lasting reminders in these areas, starting with a biofilm called plaque, which you can brush away. However, if it stays in your mouth for longer than a day or two, it calcifies into a tougher material called tartar, and then, you need a dentist to safely clean your smile. That makes your schedule of schedule of checkups very important.

Your checkups are also your chance to check in, so take advantage of the opportunity. During your examination, be sure to ask any of your questions related to your oral health, from advice on over-the-counter products to tips on how to avoid bacterial buildup. We’re here to help you take care of your smile, and information helps.

Bruxism Can Change Your Smile For The Worse

If you grind or clench your jaw during sleep, it can start to pose real problems. This condition, known as sleep bruxism, causes enamel erosion and alignment changes if ignored, so it’s important to find a treatment path that works for you. With an oral appliance designed for bruxism, you can have a simple, convenient, and comfortable sleep bruxism solution. It all starts with a phone call to our office!