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How To Keep A Clean & Healthy Smile

Your oral hygiene should be a part of your everyday lifestyle whether you are a child, adult, or senior. This includes brushing and flossing your teeth, and making sure you stay on top of your dental appointments. Taking care of your teeth will not only lead to a cleaner and healthier smile, but also a healthier you, according to current medical findings.

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Children

Dental care starts at an early age.

Regular dental care for children is especially important in their development as their teeth erupt and they are growing.

Fluoride treatment is another important aspect of dental care for children. Fluoride treatment should be done by the general dentist’s office once a year.

Sealants are another component of dental care for children. This is a tooth colored material placed in the grooves and bite surfaces of a child's molars and premolars to protect them against cavities.

Here are some recommendations on how children can take care of their teeth.

  • Children should begin brushing their teeth as early as age 2

  • With infants and younger children, use a smear of toothpaste on the toothbrush (as they get older, you can increase this amount to a pea size)

  • Children should brush at least twice a day

  • Children should begin flossing as soon as their teeth begin to contact one another

  • Kids should try and floss once a day

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Adults

Daily oral hygiene is the most important part of dental care.

Adults can keep their teeth and gums healthy by doing simple daily activities...

  • Brush your teeth twice a day
  • Floss once a day
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Seniors

As we get older, dental care becomes even more important.

Plaque can build up quickly on teeth leading to decay and gum problems so these daily oral hygiene instructions become key to keeping your smile looking bright!

Simple daily routines are essential in the fight against bacteria...

  • Brush your teeth twice a day
  • Floss once a day
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Athletes

Play hard...but protect your smile!

Your teeth are the only ones that you have so take care of them, protect them, don’t risk it!

Also watch out for those sports drinks that are used to fuel your endurance. Acidic drinks are filled with sugars. Moderate your intake and keep up with your oral hygiene to prevent cavities from forming.

Wearing the following protective gear will help protect your teeth when you're competing.

  • Helmets
  • Padding
  • Mouthguards