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Preventative Dentistry

Preventative Dentistry from your Oakridge Dentist

A beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime is our ultimate goal for you. Your personal home care plays an important role in achieving that goal. It starts by eating balanced meals, reducing the number of snacks you eat, and correctly using the various dental aids that help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease.

Tooth brushing – Brush your teeth at least twice a day (especially before going to bed at night) with a CDA approved soft bristle brush and toothpaste.

  • Place the brush at a 45 degree angle to the gums and gently brush using a small, circular motion, ensuring that you always feel the bristles on the gums.
  • Brush the outer, inner, and biting surfaces of each tooth.th.
  • Use the tip of the brush to clean the inside of your front teeth.
  • Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your brea

Electric toothbrushes are also recommended. They are easy to use and can remove plaque efficiently. Simply place the bristles of the electric brush on your gums and teeth and allow the brush to do its job, several teeth at a time.

Flossing – Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gum line. Flossing cleans spaces, and prevents plaque colonies from building up. Take 12”-16” (30-40cm) of dental floss and wrap it around your middle fingers, leaving about 2” (5cm) of floss between your hands.

  • Using your thumbs and forefingers to guide the floss, gently insert the floss between teeth using a gentle sawing motion.
  • Curve the floss into a “C” shape around each tooth and under the gum line. Gently move the floss up and down, cleaning the side of each tooth.

Please contact us today at our Oakridge dental office, Smile A Lot Dental Centre, if you’re interested in our preventative dentistry services.

Floss holders are recommended if you have difficulty using conventional floss.

Rinsing – It is important to rinse your mouth with water after brushing, and also after meals if you are unable to brush. If you are using an over-the-counter product for rinsing, it’s a good idea to ask your dentist or dental hygienist whether it’s right for you.

At our South Vancouver dental practice, we offer a number of in-office preventative dentistry services, including:

  • Sealants
  • Oral Cancer Screenings
  • Night Guards
  • Sports Mouth Guards

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