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Even if you’re born with beautiful teeth, you must still care for them to retain their health and beauty! Your oral hygiene habits will determine the quality of your smile. Basic dental care can help maintain the appearance and health of your smile for years to come. You will receive exceptional dental care at Richard D. Weigand DDS in Spokane, Washington. We’ll help you establish good oral care habits to keep you smiling well into your senior years. Here are the benefits of basic dental care.
Basic dental care combines good home oral care with professional dental input to keep your smile strong year after year. Some good oral care habits to establish at home include brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing at least once daily, rinsing your mouth with water after meals, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding sugar-filled foods and drinks. We also advise against habits that can damage your teeth, such as chewing ice, biting on pens or pencils, or using your teeth as tools.
Professionally, you can expect basic dental care services such as biannual checkups, routine cleanings, x-rays, and fluoride treatments from Dr. Weigand and our team. Basic dental care helps prevent decay, gum disease, oral infections, and premature tooth loss. The following explains more about the basic dental care services you can receive at our dental clinic:
A dental exam thoroughly evaluates your teeth, gums, and jaw to detect signs of decay or dental disease that can threaten your oral health. We will take x-rays once a year to monitor the health of your bones beneath the gum line and identify any hidden issues that are not visible to us. Catching problems early will enable you to get immediate treatment to keep them from getting worse. Regular exams also help us anticipate and prevent potential future issues, ensuring the long-term health of your teeth and gums.
Alongside daily brushing and flossing, regular dental cleanings are essential to remove plaque and tartar contributing to cavities. Your Spokane hygienist uses special dental tools to eliminate plaque that brushing misses. Tartar is hardened plaque that can only be removed by your dental specialist. We’ll also remove surface stains from your teeth and polish them to give your teeth a smooth, shiny appearance.
Fluoride treatments help strengthen your teeth and prevent cavities. Fluoride can sometimes reverse the early stages of decay. Fluoride treatment gives your teeth an extra layer of protection against decay for three to six months before your next dental visit.
Routine dental care gives your smile the TLC it needs to stay strong, glowing, and healthy. To schedule a routine exam or cleaning at our Spokane, WA dental clinic, contact Dr. Richard Weigand at (509) 485-8620.