Happy National Smile Week!

If you have not heard yet, this is national smile week. The team here at Access Dental and Dentures LOVES smiles! You guessed it, today we are going to talk all about smiles. We want you to be confident and proud to show off your grin. In honor of national smile week, the best dentist in southern Missouri is here to share some ideas on how to gain and maintain your best smile!

 Brush

It is recommended that adults and children brush their teeth at least twice daily. Once in the morning to and another time in the evening to help rid your mouth from build up over the day and night. Brushing helps eliminate and protect your mouth from germs and bacteria that can cause damage to teeth and gums, as well as bad breath.

Floss

An essential part of taking care of your mouth is flossing. The American Dental Association recommends flossing between your teeth once per day. This can help eliminate plaque and other build up from forming between the teeth, where a brush cannot easily reach. Flossing daily can also help prevent gum disease and cavities from forming.

Whiten

Many people are self-conscious about their smile having a yellow tint, or just not as bright white as it used to be. Whitening toothpaste is available to help rid your teeth of an undesired tint. Access Dental and Dentures also offers a teeth whitening service in which we create a custom, fitted whitening tray for our patients to use along with a whitening agent at home.

Eat Healthy

Your mouth is an important tool when it comes to consuming nutrients. Drinking plenty of water and eating a variety of healthy foods can help keep your mouth happy. Try to avoid an abundant amount of sugar when choosing your meals as well. Sugar-filled foods and drinks can cause decay of the tooth. Focusing on healthy food choices can help preserve your smile.

Oral Exam

Every six months an oral exam is recommended with a dentist. This can help ensure no new problems have come up in the patient’s oral health. A visual exam, tooth probe, diagnosis and treatment recommendation occurs during an exam of the mouth. X-rays are also taken of the front and back teeth to make sure there are no new issues or movement happening internally.  

There are a number of ways to keep your smile shining bright. By combining these recommendations listed above, you will be well on your way to gaining and maintaining a smile you can be proud to show off. Your trusted dentist in Springfield, MO is here for all of your oral care and smile needs. Show us your best cheese, its national smile week!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!

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