Caring for Your New Smile: Post-Smile Makeover Maintenance Tips
Getting a Smile Makeover is a life-changing decision. You not only look different but you feel different as well. But wait, a new smile is just half the work done. The other half is to ensure your smile stays that way for a long time.
Your new smile is a valuable investment. And it needs your dedication and attention to last long and look good. In the next sections, we will share some important maintenance tips that will help you retain your Smile Makeover for ages.
You will need to invest some amount of time and energy into maintaining your smile makeover. Here are some tips that will help you do the same.
Daily Oral Hygiene Practices
Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride is a mineral that helps keep our enamel strong and will help prevent tooth decay.  Don’t forget to floss daily to avoid plaque building up between your teeth.  Using mouthwash can also help fight off bacteria. This keeps your mouth fresh and clean. Good oral hygiene is key to a lasting smile.Â
Importance of Regular Dental Cleanings
Regular dental cleanings ensure proper gum health which is the cornerstone of long term retention of your teeth.  Your hygienist will help remove plaque build up which harbors bacteria that causes the recession of the gums and bone around your teeth along with tooth decay.  The standard of care is to have a dental cleaning every 6 months for patients without periodontal disease and for cleanings every 3 to 4 months for those that have existing bone loss and gum recession. During these visits, your dentist can detect issues and suggest any other preventative measures. This will play a major role in retaining your smile makeover.Â
Dietary Considerations for Lasting Results
Tooth decay is caused by two factors; a certain kind of bacteria we all have in our mouths and sugar. As discussed above, it is imperative that good oral hygiene practices are needed to remove plaque and thus the bacteria from around our teeth and gums. It is impossible to remove all of this bacteria from our mouths, but having good oral hygiene will help keep the bacteria count low.
Diet plays a huge role in tooth decay since sugar is the second factor other than bacteria. It is common that patients think that sugar only comes in the form of candy or soda, but this is a huge misconception. Sugar comes in many different forms, including coffee creamers, juices, fruits, sport drinks and many other food items that people sip and snack on. Even chips and crackers, which are starches, break down into sugars in our mouths. The idea isn’t that you cannot have any of these foods in your diet. The idea is NOT to snack or sip on any of these items too frequently throughout the day.
Protect your Smile Makeover
Receiving a smile makeover is just half the job. The other half is to proactively take care of your smile makeover so that you retain your beautiful, shining smile for a long time to come. Â
Good oral hygiene, regular dental visits, and smart eating choices thus become non-negotiable. They help keep your smile shining.
With the right care, your smile makeover can last a long time. Every small step you take today will keep your smile looking great.
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