Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become a bit careless about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s article, Alaska Premier Dental Group‘s goal is for you to assess where you stand and consider whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and benefit your quality of life.
Brushing
Good: Brush teeth once a day.
Better: Brush teeth effectively after each meal.
Best: Brush after each meal and floss properly before bed.
Dental Checkups
Good: See your dentist if you get a toothache.
Better: See your dentist once a year even if you don’t notice any dental issues.
Best: Twice yearly, have an intensive dental exam and professional dental cleaning at Alaska Premier Dental Group.
A White Smile
Good: Use a whitening toothpaste.
Better: Use a tooth whitening system at home.
Best: Schedule an in-office tooth whitening treatment.
Missing Tooth
Good enough for some people: Ignore it. (We don’t recommend this.)
Better: Get a quality dental bridge.
Best: Restore your smile with a beautiful, sturdy, and natural-functioning dental implant. (Consult with dentist Kruchoski to find out if you are a good candidate for an implant.)
Smile-Friendly Nutrition
Good: Eat a sensible diet.
Better: Eat a healthy diet and limit sugary snacks and beverages.
Best: Eat a nutritious diet, limit between-meal snacking, eat lots of calcium-rich foods, minimize sugary foods, abstain from energy drinks and soda, and sip water throughout the day to keep acid at bay.
For Young Smiles
Good: Never put your child to bed with a bottle. When your toddler starts drinking from a sippy cup, don’t let them sip juice or milk all day.
Better: Follow the previous counsel and schedule his/her first dental checkup before the first birthday.
Best: In addition, talk to us about dental sealants when your child is young. When your little athlete starts participating in sports, make sure he/she wears a protective mouthguard. Set a good example of daily dental hygiene and healthy lifestyle choices.
Hello, I am dentist Brian Kruchoski. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we are dedicated to the best in dentistry. We invite you to call and schedule an appointment. We look forward to meeting you.
Contact Alaska Premier Dental Group:
907-337-0404
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
6611 DeBarr Rd, Ste 100 and 200
Anchorage, Alaska
99504