Tag: Dental
What You Should Expect From Your Dentist
Introduction
Whether you’re visiting your dentist for the first time or it is a return visit, it is important that you have confidence in the services that they provide. And starting with the first impression, their reception area is not only welcoming but also very clean and neatly arranged. These environments are signs of properly-run practice.
Your Clearwater dentists will do the following:
- Perform a thorough examination of your teeth, gums, and your mouth
- Explain in details your treatment options, tell you the type of treatment you should have as well as what other work should be done privately, in case you need any
- Ensure you know and understand how much your treatment will cost including any other private treatment
- Issue you a written treatment plan before any dental treatment is performed, to confirm to you the details as well as the cost of the treatment plus any other private work
- Display clearly a poster about the treatment charges
- Discuss with you how frequent you should go for check up
- Provide you a leaflet that contains information about dental practices & its services
Your dentists Clearwater will be able to conduct a thorough examination known as a comprehensive examination. This exam includes a thorough look at the whole mouth, neck and head area. The dentist will also request for more information on your medical history.
A comprehensive exam will be performed if you visit the dental clinic for the first time. Even if you previously had regular care under a …
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How To Have Good Oral Hygiene
If you want to have a great smile just like everyone out there, then it is time you learn some proper oral hygiene in order to prevent your teeth against a variety of dental complications such as infection and gum diseases. Here are some actionable tips on how to have good oral hygiene that will help you promote your oral hygiene.
Use the right brushing techniques
With the toothbrush placed at 45-degree angle 
against your gums, gently move it back and forth
in short strokes. Thoroughly brush the inner tooth surfaces, outer tooth surfaces as well as the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Also, brush your tongue to freshen your breath and remove bacteria.
Floss your teeth after brushing
Flossing helps remove food particles along other harmful substances that are difficult to remove with regular brushing. Moreover, flossing helps you reach deep between the teeth where the brush bristle can’t reach.
Avoid tobacco
By quitting tobacco, you will be doing yourself a big favor. First, it will protect you against periodontal complications and oral cancer. Secondly, it will help save you from numerous ill effects caused by the agents that are used for purposes of masking the smell of tobacco. For instance, you may opt for candies, coffee or tea to mask the smoky odor and breath after smoking a cigarette. Over time, this can double the amount of damage that is caused by smoking.
Consume foods that are rich in calcium
Calcium is essential for your bones and teeth …
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