Preventative Care

Keeping your teeth healthy

A beautiful smile begins with a healthy smile. Whether your teeth are the ones you were born with or the ones that have been replaced or enhanced, taking care of your gums, teeth and mouth is critical to your oral and overall health.

Start with brushing, optimally after every meal but at least morning and night. Replace your toothbrush every three months. A soft bristle brush is usually best.

Flossing gets into the 40% or so of your tooth surface your toothbrush can't reach. Leaving those spots untouched leads to plaque, irritated gums and bacterial growth. By using floss twice daily you'll benefit from measurably cleaner teeth and gums and fresher breath too! Gently brush your tongue can also help prevent bad breath.

If you can't floss or brush after a meal, chewing some sugar-free gum will help dislodge food particles.

Rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash kills germs that cause plaque, gingivitis and bad breath.

Visit our Boca Raton or Cooper City dental office twice a year for a professional cleaning.

And to keep your teeth white, minimize consumption of drinks and food that can stain such as coffee, tea, curry, soda and red wine. Smoking is one of the quickest ways to turn your teeth from white to yellow (and your lungs from pink to black!). For an even brighter smile, consider teeth bleaching with the Zoom! whitener process.

If you need to find a dentist after years of skipping cleanings and exams, Dr. Mohr and his staff will make you feel at ease. Not only will you be given a comprehensive dental check-up, but any fears about dentistry you might have will be taken into account to make you comfortable.