Dental Maintenance

Getting your teeth and gums into better shape before the need to undergo extensive dental treatment should be on top of your list. In this article, we go over some dental practices so one is able to improve and maintain healthy teeth and gums.

1. Dental care happens at home

   First and foremost, make sure that you are following the basics that you already know about. Brush at least twice a day and floss daily. Stay away from sugary foods and sodas. If you are doing all of this without fail and still experience dental issues, see a dentist immediately to treat any issues, big or small, as soon as possible.

2. Drinking water

   If you are one of those people who insists on drinking sodas such as coke and ginger ale despite all of the known damage they will cause – implementing this tip will definitely help you balance out. Immediately after drinking soda, drink a glass of water. This will help dilute the acidic effect that soda has on your teeth. This is NOT a cure-all that cancels out the aforementioned bad effects (tooth/gum decay), but it can help to somewhat reduce the damage.

3. General health

   Don’t be surprised to hear that the state of your teeth and gums affects your general health. In fact, tooth decay has been associated with a higher risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetes. All the more reason to get your dental hygiene in order as soon as possible!

If you are seeking a highly experienced, reliable and friendly dentist in Arcadia , Dr. Omid Farahmand of OF Dental Care is one such professional. Dr. Farahmand is highly sought out dentist with offices in Arcadia and West Hollywood. For further information or to schedule an appointment please contact us at 626.254.1948 or visit www.OFDentalCare.com.