A pristine smile can be extremely beneficial, especially because you don’t need to worry about dental issues or about feeling self-conscious about your appearance. However, your smile has many enemies, which can make maintaining a pristine smile difficult. But, if you fight those enemies on a regular basis, then you’ll be on the right track toward achieving your smile goals. Those enemies are:
-Plaque: Plaque is the white, sticky film that clings to the surfaces of your teeth. Even though it’s hard to notice, it’s extremely dangerous. If it’s not removed from your smile, it can promote tooth decay and gum disease. The best ways to clean the plaque from your teeth are to brush twice a day, floss once a day, and visit Dr. Sean Ky every six months.
-Tartar: Tartar is hardened plaque at the gumline. This is a damaging substance that can ultimately destroy your smile. It irritates and infects your gums and promotes gum disease. This substance develops when you fail to remove plaque from your smile on a regular basis. In order to remove the tartar, you need to have a professional dental cleaning.
-Decay: Decay is a harmful substance that attacks your teeth and rots them. If you’re not careful, it can penetrate the internal structures of the teeth and severely damage them. This might result in root canal therapy or tooth extraction. To prevent tooth decay, it’s best to brush every morning and night, floss right before bed, and visit your dentist every six months.
-Poor Diet: Sadly, a poor diet can affect your teeth more than you might realize. If you’re not careful, the sugar and acid in the products you consume can attack your teeth and cause enamel erosion and tooth decay. So, it’s best to maintain a smile healthy diet by avoiding sugary and acidic products and by eating tooth-healthy foods, like crisp fruits, raw vegetables, and dairy products.
Call Sean T. Ky at 626-792-0448 today if you have any questions. Dr. Sean Ky and our dental team will be happy to talk to you and give you the answers you’re looking for. We look forward to talking with you!
