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The Gross Truth About Skipping Boise Dental Cleanings
It’s pretty common for people in the Treasure Valley to put off their Boise dental cleanings because they either forget or they are trying to save money. In fact, more than ⅓ of U.S adults haven’t visited their dentist in the past year.
Dental cleanings, however, are a surprisingly easy and affordable form of preventive care. Even more, once you make regular visits to your Boise dentist at Summit Dental Group, the more likely your teeth will become whiter and healthier in the process.
Eliminate The Guessing Game
Before a teeth cleaning, a dental hygienist will use a small mirror to inspect your mouth. This allows them to look for issues like gingivitis and oral cancer.
No one wants to learn that they have major issues with their oral health that need fixing. However, the sooner a problem is discovered, it can be remedied. Treatment can also be much less extensive and expensive rather than if a problem is left ignored. What’s more, the Boise dentists at Summit Dental will work with you to provide you with the individualized care you need. By being honest with your dentist, you can replace any anxiety you may feel with certainty and a game plan to fix any issues.
Maintain A Beautiful Smile
At home, we take the time to brush and floss to keep our teeth clean and healthy. Doing so removed any gunky film that’s formed when bacteria mixes with leftover food particles that can compromise your tooth enamel and lead to unwanted cavities.
When we fail to remove plaque from our teeth, it can harden into tartar. Tartar is a rough, porous substance that forms at the base of your teeth near the gum line. Along with being gross to look at, tartar can cause receding gums and gum disease.
Because tartar bonds like cement to our teeth, it needs to be professionally removed with special dental tools. A professional dental cleaning will remove plaque and tartar as well as any trapped food particles.
Enjoy Better Breath
Bad breath. We’ve all encountered this unpleasant phenomenon in others, but often we are unable to detect our own case of halitosis. If your mouth is loaded with bacteria, the kind that fosters gum disease, you are likely walking around with bad breath.
Admit it. We’ve all experienced bad breath. By getting a professional teeth cleaning and caring for your teeth in between appointments, you won’t only stave off cavities and gum disease, you will also enjoy the benefits of fresher breath. This, in turn, will make people want to be closer to you rather than farther away.
Caring For Your Teeth
At Summit Dental, we recommend visiting our office at least 2x a year to keep your teeth healthy and looking their best. In between visits, it’s important to care for your teeth at home by:
- Brushing your teeth 2x a day.
- Flossing at least once a day (at bedtime) to remove plaque and leftover food particles.
- Replacing your toothbrush every 3 months or when you’ve been sick.
If it’s time for your next teeth cleaning, we invite you to contact us at (208) 314-2275 today to make an appointment. Our individualized services and care environment is something to smile about. See you soon!