Importance of Dental Hygiene in Maintaining Healthy Teeth

Most people brush and floss their teeth without thinking too much about what they’re doing. However, dental hygiene habits are essential to keeping your teeth healthy. Quality home dental care, coupled with professional oral hygiene services from Montclair Dental Care in Oakland, California, can keep your smile healthy and bright year after year.

Dental Hygiene 

When you brush and floss your teeth properly, it helps reduce plaque build-up on your teeth. Plaque contains harmful bacteria that can cause cavities and gum disease. Plaque that accumulates on your teeth eventually hardens into tartar, which can destroy the enamel and bone structure of your teeth, causing them to weaken and fall out. Good oral care habits at home are the basis for cleaner, stronger, healthier teeth. However, you also need regular dental cleanings to keep your teeth completely plaque- and tartar-free. 

Professional dental cleaning rids your mouth of plaque, tartar, and harmful bacteria that threaten your oral health. Dr. Kenneth Childers uses special dental tools to clean your teeth, leaving them fresh, smooth, and shiny. By scheduling bi-annual dental cleanings, you minimize your risk of cavities and gum disease to keep your smile looking and feeling its best long-term. 

Dental Hygiene Tips

The following tips can help you establish a good oral hygiene routine to preserve the beauty of your smile: 

• Brush your teeth for at least two minutes twice daily, using a soft bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste
• Brush your tongue to remove any remaining food particles 
• Floss at least once daily
• Use an anti-microbial rinse at least once daily
• Eat a healthy diet that includes crunchy fruits and vegetables to support tooth and gum health 
• Limit your consumption of sugary and acidic foods and drinks 
• Drink plenty of water daily
• Schedule bi-annual dental exams and cleanings

Professional Oral Hygiene Services Near Me 

 Are you looking for a trustworthy dentist to partner with to care for your teeth? 

 Contact Dr. Kenneth Childers from Montclair Dental Care in Oakland, CA, today at (510) 328-7792. We’re here to meet all your dental care needs.

KENNETH L. CHILDERS, DDS

Kenneth L. Childers, DDS, is a highly experienced and dedicated dental professional, serving Piedmont and Oakland for over 20 years. A graduate of St. Louis University Dental School, Dr. Childers is a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. He has held prestigious positions, such as Past President of the Alameda County Dental Society and the Montclair Business Association. Dr. Childers began his journey at the College of the Desert, where he discovered his passion for science. His extensive expertise, commitment to patient care, and community involvement make him a dentist you can trust for your care.

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