While regular dental cleanings and exams are important to keeping your teeth healthy, your at-home care routine is equally important. Practicing good dental hygiene at home can prevent serious dental problems, and will help you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. Dr. Brian Kraft and our team are happy to provide you with instructions for your home care and dental hygiene in Payson, Utah. We invite you to contact Payson Dental and Orthodontics at 801-465-7966 to schedule your appointment with our friendly dentist and learn more.
During your time at our office, our team works hard to improve your oral health. It is essential, however, that you continue taking care of your smile at home through consistent oral hygiene. Good dental hygiene includes a number of daily habits and practices that help to keep your smile healthy and bright. Our dentist recommends 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. We encourage you to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a toothpaste that includes fluoride.
- Floss at least once every day. The most important time to floss is just before you go to sleep at night.
- Eat a balanced diet. Limiting your intake of very sugary and acidic foods can help to prevent tooth decay.
- Maintain your regular visits to the dentist every six months. During these visits, we will provide a professional teeth cleaning and a thorough dental exam to make certain we provide any needed preventive or restorative treatments.
When you visit our dentist and team, we will review your dental hygiene habits with you and offer needed information on any additional steps you can take to further improve your oral health. To learn more about dental hygiene and to schedule your next appointment at our office, we welcome you to call or visit us today.
