Oral health is important, no matter what’s going on in the world. In order to help you enhance your oral health from the comfort of your home, we’ve got plenty of tips! Your Paducah, KY family dentist, Dr. Ben Johnson at Johnson Family Dental has a few simple and easy ways to keep your teeth clean and maintain your oral hygiene.
Plaque Control
If you aren’t already doing so, be sure to start brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once every day as well. This is the easiest, most low maintenance way to prevent plaque buildup and to keep your teeth and gums healthy. For those who can afford the option, many dentists recommend switching to an electric toothbrush. This appliance brings high-quality cleaning to the comfort of your home and does a tremendous job in reducing the amount of plaque buildup in your mouth. To go the extra mile, we also recommend combining the aforementioned practices with using both a fluoride-based toothpaste and rinsing with a non-alcohol-based mouthwash. These little steps will add a bit of time to your daily oral routine, but in the long run, will work measures against plaque and gingivitis!
Take Extra Measure By Changing Your Diet
Sugary and acidic foods are delicious, yes, but they are also really bad for your teeth! Their chemical composition has detrimental effects on your teeth, eating away at the surface and enamel of your teeth which can lead to weak teeth and, in extreme cases, cavities and/or tooth decay. While you’re making efforts to maintain your oral health, and avoid having to schedule an emergency appointment with your dentist, we recommend changing your diet. This certainly doesn’t mean that you can’t treat yourself once in a while, but we do want to emphasize that changing your diet will have a positive effect on your oral hygiene as well as your overall health.
Emergency Vs. Non-Emergency Dental Care
Johnson Family Dental in Paducah is always flexible when it comes to emergency dental cases, and are available for calls during regular hours. If you have a question about a dental situation and need advice on how to handle it, please don’t hesitate to call us – we’re here to help! If you’re having trouble identifying a dental emergency, here are some things to look out for:
- Infection that causes swelling and/or pain
- Oral/facial trauma that causes uncontrollable bleeding
- Oral/facial trauma that causes a knocked out, displaced, or chipped tooth
Contact Your Paducah Family Dentist Today!
We hope to be seeing your beautiful smiles in our office soon. In the meantime, make your dental visits easier on yourself and our staff, by keeping our tips in mind and take care of yourselves and your smiles while spending time at home. If you have any questions about what other measures you can take to maintain your oral health, give us a call at (270) 554-2432. Johnson Family Dental is conveniently located at 2913 Lone Oak Rd in Paducah, KY. Our normal office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5 pm each day.