You may wonder about tooth decay and if there’s anything you can really do to avoid it. Sure, you always hear that if you take good care of your smile, it will help keep you in the cavity-free club but if you’re not feeling so sure about what that entails or how foolproof it really is, then it can cause you to feel less than enthusiastic about trying. Wonderful news: You can most certainly avoid the decay that can lead to an unwelcome need for a dental extraction when you’re on target with some very simple approaches toward keeping your smile clean and free of plaque and tartar. Consider our Santa Rosa, CA team’s details.
Remember Your Dental Hygiene!
First and foremost, and you will hear this from any type of dental professional you speak with, the most important thing you can do for yourself is to practice dental hygiene. Your brushing and your flossing are what remove plaque, so it doesn’t turn into tartar (both of which will contribute to the development of tooth decay that can land you in our practice for a dental extraction in serious cases). So, how should you be approaching your hygiene, you ask? Like this:
- Brush with an American Dental Association approved brush with soft bristles, as well as abrasive-free, fluoridated toothpaste
- Brush in the morning for two minutes
- Brush again in the evening for two minutes
- Floss one time every day!
Keep Up With Preventive Care From Your Dental Care Teams
When you’re doing your best to keep your smile healthy and to avoid dental extractions that are preventable, it’s very important to keep up with preventive care. This means that if your general dentist suggests scheduling twice-annual visits, you must! If we need to see you to check in on your smile, come in! Take advice to heart and you can generally keep your teeth!
Say Yes To Restorations
One of the main reasons that simple tooth decay can lead you to our practice for a dental extraction? You don’t go in for restorative care when you need it. Rather than treating a small cavity with a filling and being done with it, the decay grows and spreads. Eventually, no filling nor crown will save the day, so the tooth must be removed. Keep on top of dental care and you’ll be fine!
See Our Team For Necessary Extractions
While we can offer you advice for avoiding extractions, we are also here to provide you with required tooth removal, should you need it! Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.
