How do you get better dental health?

Regular dental check: Good dental health is one of the most important things you can do for general good health. We know, for example, that the risk of heart disease increases the poorer the dental state. Find a good general dentist, get the basic correction of problems--cavities, gum problems, etc; then have a good dental cleaning by a dental hygienist, and learn proper self-care. Hygienist will recommend next visit.

Good oral home care: Be true to your teeth or they will be false to you, as the saying goes, home care is the most important thing, proper brushing. A minute and a half each time, flossing, rinsing a good muthwash and regular cleanings and check ups.

Dental health: Regular dental check ups 2-3 times per year, good home care flossing daily as well as brushing after every meal. 5-8 servings of fruit and vegetables daily. Do not smoke. Limit alcohol intake to 1-2 drinks per day. Avoid alcohol in mouthwash rinses. Drink 8 plus glasses of water per day. Avoid soda and carbonated drinks. Smile and laugh often.

Fluoride also: Please see that your children take Fluoride until age 12 if you do not have Fluoride in the drinking water.

See dentist: Your dentist should be evaluating your over all dental condition and evaluate what you are doing right and what you need to be doing to improve your dental health. Your dentist should have your best intrest at heart.

Work at it: Start w dental exam, cleaning, fl rx. Make sure you are in top dental health. Then brush gently 2x/day 2 full minutes by the clock. Floss or water pik 1x/day. Reduce acids and sugars/starches in your diet. Don"t smoke. See dentist regularly and follow his/her recommendations to the letter.