Love that healthy smile!

help keep your teeth happy with these tips

WRITER Dr. Andrew Rivers

The most important dental work you have done is what you do yourself at home. No matter what dental work you have it will fail if you are not practicing exemplary dental hygiene at home…brushing AND flossing!

Is someone in your home about to lose a baby tooth? If the tooth fairy is about to visit, go ahead and wiggle that tooth. Just be sure not to pull a baby tooth unless it is loose.

Talk to your dentist before whitening your teeth. You may have front teeth with old restorations that may not whiten along with your natural teeth. You may end up with teeth that look “patchy.”

Do you love to chew gum? Be sure to use a sugarless gum. You will avoid the decay causing sugar as well as help stimulate salivary flow—your body’s natural defense against tooth decay.

Use a soft brush and avoid bearing down on your teeth and gums.

Dr. Andrew Rivers

Dental Tips are provided by: Dr. Andrew Rivers Rivers Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 118 Hospital St., Mocksville 336-751-6289

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