Give Your Teeth a Spring Cleaning This Season!

It’s that time of the year again—the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and you’re probably gearing up to kick off your annual spring cleaning! But instead of clearing out and tidying up your living space, have you considered taking the notion of spring cleaning and applying it to your oral health? Even if you’re normally pretty on top of things when it comes to your smile, visiting your dentist for a checkup and cleaning will only benefit your pearly whites! Keep reading to learn more.

Tips for Updating Your At-Home Oral Hygiene Routine

Here are some ways to spruce up your at-home oral hygiene routine so that spring cleaning your smile is an easy task! Consider the following:

• Update your toothbrush – Toothbrushes with fresh, soft bristles are ideal for brushing as they help prevent enamel loss, so replace yours if you notice its bristles are frayed or discolored, or if it’s been 3 or 4 months since your last purchase. Electric toothbrushes are also worth looking into; they clean more efficiently than their traditional counterparts.
• Clean your toothbrush holder – The place where you store your toothbrush is exposed to all the same germs as your other bathroom surfaces! Make sure you’re keeping it sanitized in order to protect your brush while you’re not using it.
• Check expiration dates – You should check the dates on dental care products; they can become expired, too! Using obsolete mouthwash or toothpaste can cause you some serious health issues.

Why Professional Dental Care Is Crucial

You’ve probably been told your whole life that you need to brush your teeth twice a day to prevent oral health issues from developing—but you can’t do it entirely on your own! There’s unparalleled value in seeking out routine professional dental care; during these visits, your dentist and their team will work hard to ensure that your smile looks and feels simply spectacular.

They’ll utilize special tools and equipment to polish away stains and remove tartar from the surface of your teeth, which is something you’re unable to do at home. They’ll also scrape away the plaque that builds up in hard-to-reach spaces between your teeth. This results in a notably whiter smile that’s free of issues like tooth decay.

But perhaps the most important thing resulting from these visits is the amount of protection it provides for your mouth moving forward; oral problems tend to remain undetected until they worsen, but your dentist’s trained eye can spot them before they have the chance to escalate.

About the Practice

The team at Care 32 Dental of Grand Prairie is thrilled to provide an exceptional level of care for patients and families in the Grand Prairie community. Under the leadership of Dr. Heliben Desai, they offer a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services that are certain to help you achieve optimal oral health! If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to reach out to schedule a visit, please contact the practice online or over the phone: (469) 717-3917.