Oral Health Information for Columbia Residents
Your oral health is very important and we are committed to helping you achieve the best oral health possible. From helping you to have more self-confidence to having better heart health, a healthy smile can impact many areas of your life. Recent research has shown a link between your oral health and your overall health. The bacteria in the mouth has been traced to heart attack, stroke and other life- threatening conditions.
In order to maximize your oral health, you need a regular at home hygiene program as well as keeping scheduled appointments with the dental office. This can you time and money in the dental office.
Brushing and Flossing Tips
If you want to keep your mouth free of harmful bacteria, then you need to brush and floss regularly. If you don’t, plaque will accumulate on your teeth and it will eventually cause decay, bone loss and gum disease.
Here are some tips for maintaining good oral health:
- Brush twice a day after each meal with a good fluoride toothpaste
- Floss at least once per day
- Limit the amount of snacks you have between meals and the amount of processed sugars you consume
Regular Office Visits With Your Columbia, South Carolina Dentist
Regular visits to our office for maintenance is necessary for maintaining your oral health. It is better to prevent things early than letting them go and creating more problems later on. We will monitor for decay and check your gums to make sure you don’t have any onsets of gum disease.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Oral cancer is on the rise and it is just as deadly as any other type of cancer. If discovered early enough, nearly 90% of all cases are curable. That’s why we perform and oral cancer check at each visit.
If you have areas of your mouth that are sore or discolored and don’t heal within about 14 days, you need to contact us right away.