Preserve Your Winsome Smile Through Proper Dental Hygiene

You’ll never regret the time and effort you put into maintaining healthy teeth. Your beautiful smile will constantly remind you of the benefits of cultivating good oral care habits. Proper dental care includes routine checkups and cleanings by Dr. Karen Ho from Dentistry on Parkdale, Hamilton, Ontario, to keep your teeth in tip-top shape year after year.

Importance of Dental Hygiene

Dental problems are often the result of poor oral care. When you neglect to brush or floss your teeth, you’re more prone to developing cavities or oral infections that can lead to gum disease. Advanced gum disease is a significant cause of tooth loss.

Dental problems like decay and periodontal disease affect more than just your oral health. If bacteria from oral infections enter your bloodstream, it can impact your overall health, causing heart, liver, and kidney problems. Good oral care prevents dental issues that can impair your oral and overall health.

Good oral hygiene promotes healthy teeth and gums and a whiter, brighter smile. Regular brushing and routine dental cleanings help eliminate plaque, tartar, and surface stains on your teeth that cause them to appear dull and yellow. After removing plaque and tartar buildup, Dr. Ho will polish your teeth to leave them shiny and smooth.

Components of Good Oral Hygiene

Your oral hygiene routine plays a crucial role in sustaining healthy teeth. Good oral care habits at home include:

• Brushing twice daily with a soft bristle brush or electric toothbrush, using fluoride toothpaste
• Using a fluoride anti-microbial mouth rinse ideally once daily if you at high risk of getting cavities
• Cleaning in between the teeth by flossing or using brushes or picks designed or recommended for your situation at least once daily
• Maintaining a healthy diet that limits how often your teeth are exposed to acidic & high sugar content foods and drinks
• Avoiding activities and behaviours that pose a risk of damage to your teeth
• Scheduling regular dental checkups – ideally 2 times per year and cleanings at least 2 times per year

Professional dental care is essential to maintaining good oral health. Your Hamilton, Ontario dentist, can help keep dental problems at bay to preserve your winsome smile well into your senior years.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Karen Ho for routine dental care, contact Dentistry on Parkdale in Hamilton, Ontario, at 905-547-4940.

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Dr. Karen Ho is a trusted dentist serving patients of all ages in Hamilton, Ontario. Having studied at prestigious institutes such as McMaster University and University of Toronto and trained at Hartford Hospital (General Practice Residency), she opened her private practice in 2003.

Dr. Ho is committed to lifelong learning as she believes that she can serve her community better by constantly updating herself. She is affiliated with many professional organisations like the Academy of General Dentistry, Institute for Clinical Practice of Pediatric Dentistry, The Dawson Academy Study Club, Niagara Peninsula Dental Diagnostic Study Club, Hamilton Chapter of the Seattle Study Club (Founding Member), and Boston and Tufts Universities.