Oral Hygiene & Education
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Dental Hygiene in White Lake, MI
Routine dental checkups are very important to good oral hygiene and are the leading way to detect problems at early stages. Early detection and treatment will prevent unnecessary discomfort and save time and money. As a standard rule, dental checkups including cleanings, should be performed twice a year or as directed by the dentist. The techniques for cleaning your teeth should be modified or personalized to suit your unique needs over time. The dentist may recommend a checkup schedule that is more or less frequent than twice a year.
Your dental checkup may include:
- A visual exam of your mouth, jaw and neck
- Xrays
- A gingival pocket exam
- Cleaning
- Review and update of your dental and medical records
- And more.
Our dentists look not only for cracked and decayed teeth, but also for growths and sores on the roof and floor of your mouth, tongue, lips, gums, and the mucous membranes that line your cheeks and gums. Then he will check the lymph nodes of your head, jaw and neck for pain, tenderness and flexibility.
Dental Cleanings and Check Ups are Extremely Important!
Going to the dentist for regular check ups & cleanings is one of the most important factors in maintaining good Dental Hygiene and oral health.
Oral Hygiene Education
Brushing Twice a Day Helps to Keep the Cavities Away
When you brush your teeth properly, at least twice a day, you are removing the plaque that causes cavities. Plaque is the soft and sticky substance that accumulates on the teeth from food debris and bacteria. Flossing daily will remove the plaque from in between the teeth that the toothbrush cannot reach. Removing plaque from your teeth also helps to prevent gum disease.
The sugars from soft drinks and non-nutritional foods combine with the bacteria in our mouths which produces acids that attack tooth enamel. This can lead to cavities and gum disease. Limiting the amount of beverages and foods that are high in sugar can greatly help to maintain good dental health.
Proper Nutrition is Important for Good Dental Health
The sugars from soft drinks and non-nutritional foods combine with the bacteria in our mouths which produces acids that attack tooth enamel. This can lead to cavities and gum disease. Limiting the amount of beverages and foods that are high in sugar can greatly help to maintain good dental health.
Change Your Toothbrush
Manual toothbrushes become worn out after about 3 months and are not as effective as they once were. If you have gum disease, you should change your toothbrush every 4 – 6 weeks because bacteria can harbor in the bristles. You should always rinse your toothbrush out with hot water after every use and change it after you have been sick.
Dental Problems Do Not Get Better or Go Away Without Treatment
If your dentist gives you a treatment plan for dental work that you need to have done, you should focus on getting your teeth fixed as soon as possible. Even cavities continue to get bigger. If they get big enough to reach the nerve in your tooth, your only options would be to have a root canal or have the tooth extracted.
Bad Breath Could be the Result of a Dental Problem
About 85% of people with persistent bad breath have a dental condition that is to blame. If bad breath is the cause of a dental condition, mouthwash will only mask the odor and not cure it. Don’t be embarrassed to talk to your dentist, they are there to help you. Flossing daily and brushing your teeth & tongue twice a day can greatly reduce and possibly eliminate bad breath.
Maintaining Good Dental Health is Easy
Some people think that having good dental health takes too much effort. Seeing your dentist for regular dental check ups and cleanings, brushing twice a day, flossing daily and eating a nutritional diet are the key factors in having healthy teeth and gums. Now, what’s so hard about that?
At our office, your smile is our priority. Dr. Fadi Abshara and the highly qualified team of dental care professionals ensure that the health of your smile is maintained and your aesthetic desires achieved. Using effective techniques and innovations in popular fields of dentistry, our goal is to provide the highest quality dental service in and out of the chair considering physical and emotional well being.
Our goal is to provide you and your family with the best dental care in a comfortable setting. You will be treated professionally and courteously at all times.
Our practice is always accepting new patients. We welcome referrals from our loyal patients as well as others who have heard about us from word of mouth. Please call us to schedule an evaluation appointment.
Visit Our Office Today
We strive to be the best family dentist in White Lake Michigan, so we vary our dental office hours in an effort to accommodate our patient’s busy schedules.
Our office has early hours, late hours, and Saturday hours. We know that your time is important, and we work to ensure that your visit happens as professionally and quickly as possible. For your convenience, additional hours are made available during most school breaks. Please call our office for more details.
We accept most popular insurance plans, such as BCBS, Delta Dental, and more. Please contact our office to verify acceptance of your plan. Furthermore, we accept checks, cash or credit cards.
Dental Financing Options: CareCredit is here to help you pay for dental treatments and procedures your insurance doesn’t cover. If you feel you need to finance you dental work, please contact our office for more details.
What Our Patients are Saying
See why White Lake Dental is one of the top-reviewed dental offices in the area.
"I was skeptical when Dr Thomas left, but I thought I would give Dr A a chance. All I can say is I am SO glad I did! The entire experience was wonderful. The staff is awesome! I won't be going anywhere else."
Denise Smith, Google Review
"The staff and dentist here are all very kind and welcoming. My hygienist Shelby was extremely careful with my teeth and actually wanted me to tell her if anything was hurting me which was appreciated! The dentist here is very knowledgeable and kind as well. Highly recommend"
Hannah Cutler, Google Review
"Dr. A is amazing. As someone who had never had dental work, he was very kind and understanding. He walked me through all the processes, and made me feel comfortable. The whole team is very friendly and made me feel at ease. Highly recommend!"
Lauren Garney, Google Review