How your dentist in Marquette, MI, can help your smile
A good oral care routine is important to the health of your smile, and the health of your body. Did you know that if you don’t keep your mouth healthy, it can increase your risk of serious medical conditions, including heart disease and diabetes?
Fortunately, you can do a lot to maintain your healthy smile, and it shouldn’t take much time out of your day. Just a few minutes can make a world of difference in your health.
Here at Washington Dental in Marquette, MI, Dr. Brett Goymerac offers a wide variety of preventive dental services to help you and your smile—read on to learn more.
Prioritize your oral health
To keep your smile healthy, you need to remove plaque frequently and thoroughly. This is important because plaque contains millions of harmful bacteria that can destroy the health of your teeth, gums, and jawbone.
A good oral care routine needs to include:
- Brushing after you eat and before you go to bed, using a soft-bristled toothbrush. Clean all the surfaces of your teeth, and along the gumline.
- Floss your teeth every day, and make sure to wrap the floss around the widest part of your tooth as you floss down in between your teeth. The wrapping technique is important because it keeps the floss firmly against the tooth surface, so it cleans better.
Your dentist can help you maintain a healthy smile by diagnosing dental issues while they are small and easily treatable. That’s why it’s so important to visit your dentist at least once each year for a dental exam and x-rays. You should also schedule a professional dental cleaning every six to twelve months, and more often if you have periodontal disease.
Your smile is your most important asset, and when you develop a good oral care routine, you help ensure that your smile is healthy and beautiful. To learn more about preventive dental services and how you can maintain your healthy smile, call Dr. Brett Goymerac of Washington Dental in Marquette, MI, at (906) 228-4646. Call now!