The Gift of Good Oral Health

It really pays to have excellent dental hygiene. We all have that experience when we, as kids, have to brave the dental chair and have our teeth checked by the family dentist. The development of trauma is normal since everyone grew up feeling the pain of having their milk teeth extracted with just a piece of cotton. Some dental experiences may be traumatic, but it does pay to face the fear and proceed with the checkup. For adults who have come to conquer this battle with the dental chair, the benefits can be astounding.

 

It is said that dental hygiene transcends the regular visit to the dentist. Of course, when one brushes his or teeth well before sleeping and in between meals, one can expect less development of plaques and cavities. Aside from the usual teeth brushing and the regular oral prophylaxis from the dentist, flossing and gargling also play a role. This eliminates the possibility of having to go through complex dental procedures such as a root canal, painful tooth extractions and even dental implants. With sound dental hygiene, the benefits are more than just physical. A beautiful smile is a way towards high self-esteem and positive self-concept. 

For kids or adolescents who unfortunately grew up with crooked teeth, incorrect bites, over bite, and other dental irregularities, most dentists advise the procedure of braces or orthodontics. Compared to the relatively older days when braces would mean brackets and wires, today, braces do not necessarily translate that one will be a metal mouth for a good two or three years of his or her life. Advanced technology in orthodontics today can make use of wires and brackets that are hardly obvious; it will be too hard to know if one is wearing braces. 

There are also ways in order to correct these dental irregularities by procedures such as Invisalign. However, most dentists would recommend braces for kids and adolescents with dental irregularities as this is seen more effective in correcting the gaps and the results are more lasting. If you are interested to have your kids wear braces, braces’ cost is relative to the patient’s presentation. The cost will also be dependent on the length and time frame when the braces has to be worn. 

When seeking dental procedures, make sure that you contact and make appointments with a dentist that you trust. If you are new to a city and you want to have a family dentist, ask friends and relatives on dentists that they can recommend to you. Make sure that it is relatively near your home so it will not be a hassle to drive to your dentist’s clinic. If you have kids, it is best that you let them develop the habit of visiting the dentist on a regular basis, and not be afraid to open their mouths for checkups. A healthy attitude towards dental visits is key in developing a sound and healthy oral health. Starting them young will allow them to develop a healthy and helpful response towards their teeth.