A healthy smile is a happy smile. 

How well do you actually care for your smile? You may be surprised to discover that your dental hygiene really isn’t as good as you once thought. It’s important to brush up on your knowledge of how to care for your smile so you know you are maintaining the very best oral hygiene. From visiting our Kapolei, HI, family dentistry team of Dr. Cherryvel Schmidt, Dr. Ivan Colon, and Dr. Genara Alcantra every six months to your own at-home care, here’s what you should know about routine dental hygiene.

What is involved in routine dental hygiene? 

Routine dental hygiene refers to the daily oral care that you provide your teeth and gums to keep them healthy. Another way to refer to routine dental hygiene is preventive dentistry, as the main goal is to prevent decay, gum disease, and other dental problems from impacting your oral health. Routine dental hygiene refers to,

• Brushing twice a day
• Flossing daily (preferably at nighttime before brushing)
• Eating a healthy, low-sugar diet and avoiding processed foods
• Using mouthwash several times a day to wash away particles and bacteria
• Wearing a nightguard if you grind your teeth at night
• Visiting our Kapolei, HI, family dentistry team every six months for cleanings and checkups

What is the importance of routine dental hygiene?

How you care for your smile will greatly impact the health of your teeth and gums, so it’s important to have a proper dental hygiene practice in place. By brushing and flossing your teeth and gums as you should, you can,

• Reduce the risk for decay and gum disease
• Prevent damage to teeth
• Freshen breath
• Remove surface stains and keep teeth whiter
• Save yourself time and money, as well as unnecessary dental procedures
• Prevent or catch oral cancer early

Even if you maintain good oral hygiene it’s still important that you and your family visit our Kapolei, HI, team twice a year for dentistry to keep teeth clean and healthy. We can catch problems early that often don’t cause symptoms.

Maintaining a healthy smile doesn’t have to be challenging. When it’s time to get dental cleanings for the whole family, our Kapolei, HI, dentists offer comprehensive family dentistry to patients of all ages. To schedule an appointment, call Rainbow Dental Center at (808) 674-9090.