Top 10 Dental Care Tips

A date can be the perfect opportunity to create amazing memories with your significant other. To impress your date at the start of the night with a radiant smile and leave a lasting impression with a perfect goodnight kiss, we have the dental care tips you need.

Check out our top ten ways to show your teeth and gums some extra love and attention, for the perfect date this year:

1. Brush Your Teeth Thoroughly Every Morning and Evening.

Bad breath is the third wheel that you definitely don’t want tagging along on your date! For a bright smile and fresh breath, be sure to brush your teeth (including the gum line) twice a day to get rid of plaque. To avoid bad breath when you don’t have access to a toothbrush, steer clear of smelly foods, like garlic and onions.

2. Floss Every Day

Flossing is another essential for fresh breath and healthy teeth and gums, as it cleans areas of your mouth that your toothbrush can’t get to. When you regularly floss your teeth, you remove plaque, prevent tooth decay and ensure that your kisses are clean and fresh!

3. Freshen Your Breath with Gum or Mouthwash

Another top tip for date-ready breath is to rinse your mouth with an antimicrobial mouthwash or chew a piece of sugar-free gum. Both practices are brilliant for eliminating strong or unpleasant smells from food and stimulating saliva. Chewing sugar-free gum regularly can even reduce your chances of tooth decay.

4. Book a Professional Teeth Cleaning

Brushing, flossing, using mouthwash and chewing gum are all important parts of your daily dental hygiene routine, but for the best results ahead of the big day, it’s worth booking a professional cleaning. A professional cleaning is a real treat for your teeth; a hygienist will examine your mouth, remove plaque and tartar from your teeth and gum line, and perform a deep clean with amazing results.

5. Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening Treatment

To really feel confident in your smile during your special date, consider professional teeth whitening. Teeth whitening is a highly effective way to make dull and discolored teeth radiant once more. You can turn back the clock on caffeine stains, discoloration from smoking and damage from poor oral hygiene to dazzle your date with a beautiful smile – all in a single session that lasts less than an hour!

6. Be Checked/Treated for Gum Disease

Did you know that around 64.7 million Americans have gum disease? Gum disease may not destroy your date, but it could put a dampener on your evening by affecting the look of your smile and the freshness of your breath. There are many great treatments for gum disease, like scaling and root planning, along with options for restorative treatments that’ll help you to improve your smile for the perfect date. Contact Beautiful Smiles Dental Center for advice about identifying and managing gum disease.

 7. Get Your Cavities Treated

If you’re dreaming of sharing a romantic kiss with your significant other, you should get any cavities treated as soon as possible! Cavity-causing bacteria can quickly spread when you kiss and share utensils, so make sure to visit a dentist for treatment and maintain a good dental hygiene routine if you suspect that you have a cavity.

8. Visit Beautiful Smiles Dental Center Every Six Months

One of the best ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy is to visit your local dentist on a regular basis. Booking an appointment at Beautiful Smiles Dental Center in Gurnee, IL around every six months, or more frequently if you’re predisposed to gum disease or have fillings, dentures, crowns or bridges, is essential to keep a close eye on your dental health.

9. Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water is essential for good health, including when it comes to the health of your teeth and gums. Water keeps your gums hydrated, protects and strengthens your teeth, stops your mouth getting dry and reduces your risk of developing bad breath. To avoid a potentially dry and smelly kiss at the end of your date, make sure you stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day.

10. Stop Using Tobacco Products

Smoking is one of the most damaging habits for your teeth and gums. Not only does smoking stain your teeth and affect the freshness of your breath, but it increases your risk of developing dental diseases. For an experience to remember and better long-term dental health, giving up smoking is a great tip to take on board.

 

 

 

 

Smile, laugh, and live every day – to the fullest with confidence in your dental health, by booking a routine checkup at Beautiful Smiles Dental Center today!