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Go Above and Beyond for Your Smile by Doing These Things

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It’s vital for your oral health to keep up on oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly. If you do these things, you’re on the right track toward a healthy smile. But do you ever wish you could go above and beyond for your chompers? If so, Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS and our dental team are thrilled to hear that! We have some tips for you that can help you go the extra mile for your smile.

Tip No. 1: Brush your teeth throughout the day, whether you’re at the office, school, or even just at home. If you brush after each meal and snack, your teeth and gums will remain clean and pristine. This can also help you avoid having an embarrassing food-filled smile!

Tip No. 2: Wear a mouthguard while you are active. It’s important to protect your smile while you participate in high-contact sports and activities because a hard ball, elbow, knee, or other object can hit your mouth and cause severe injury. If you wear a mouthguard, there is a chance your teeth and gums can remain healthy and strong.

Tip No. 3: Include rinsing in your oral hygiene routine. We recommend brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and rinsing your mouth daily. As you rinse, follow the instructions on the bottle and use a product that has been approved by the American Dental Association.

Do you have questions about how to go above and beyond for your smile in Ramona, CA? If so, please reach out to our dental team at our office. All you need to do is dial [phone] and we will be excited to help you, even if it’s just by answering your questions!

Insights on Periodontal Disease Prevention

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Periodontal disease afflicts the gums of millions of Americans each year. In fact, the American Dental Association estimates that 47 percent of people over the age of 30 suffer from gingivitis or more significant forms of periodontal disease. The unfortunate reality is that periodontal disease is easily preventable. Brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing each evening removes plaque and residual food particles before they can harden into the bacterial-rich tartar.

While brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush helps clean the faces and contours of teeth, flossing remains the most effective way of cleaning between teeth and along the gumline.

The American Dental Association recommends flossing your teeth once each day. This is best done in the evening after you have eaten your last meal or snack. To thoroughly clean between teeth and along the gumline, it requires special focus and technique. Once you have inserted the floss, you should curve it into a semi-circle. Then, you should work the strand up and down, making sure to also work the floss into the gumline.

You should then advance the floss a fraction of an inch and repeat the same motion for the other tooth. As you clean the space between each tooth, you should also make sure to floss behind each of your rear molars.

Attending your routine dental checkup at [practice_name] is also essential for preventing periodontal disease. This includes a thorough dental cleaning to remove all traces of tartar from your teeth while monitoring the health of your gums.

If you have questions or concerns about how to prevent periodontal disease in Ramona, CA, you can always call [phone] to speak to your dentist, Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS, or a staff member at [practice_name].

What Is a Dental Crown For?

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What is a dental crown?
If one of your teeth is damaged or decayed, Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS may recommend a dental crown in Ramona, CA. A dental crown, which is tooth shaped, is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. When cemented in place, the dental crown will cover and protect the entire visible part of the tooth.

When might our dentist recommend a dental crown?

– To keep a weak tooth from breaking
– To hold together a cracked tooth
– To restore a tooth that is broken or badly worn
– To support a tooth with a large dental filling
– To anchor a dental bridge
– To cover misshaped or badly stained teeth
– To cover a dental implant
– To improve the appearance of a tooth

How do I care for a tooth with a dental crown?
A tooth with a dental crown does not require any special care. However, a tooth that is covered with a dental crown is not protected from decay or gum disease. Continue to practice good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss once a day, taking extra care around the dental crown where the gum meets the tooth. Also, rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash at least once every day.

How long will my dental crown last?
Dental crowns usually last from 5 to 15 years. How long your dental crown lasts will depend on how much wear and tear the crown is exposed to as well as how well you practice dental hygiene. Your mouth-related habits can negatively affect your dental crown. Avoid the following habits:

– Grinding your teeth
– Clenching your teeth
– Chewing ice
– Biting fingernails
– Opening packages with your teeth

We encourage you to contact our office today to learn more about crowns and to schedule your next visit.

Get the Smile You’ve Always Dreamed of with Dental Veneers

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If you’ve ever sat down to a movie and dreamed of having a smile like a Hollywood actor, you are in luck. Dental veneers have become the go-to standard for achieving a stellar smile. Even many stars of the silver screen lack the genetics for a wonderful smile, so they turn to veneers for help. If you want the smile of your dreams, you should consider the benefits of dental veneers.

— Dental veneers are very thin but durable shells that are directly bonded onto the front of your teeth. For this process to last, a small amount of tooth enamel must be removed to ensure a sturdy bond. However, the amount of tooth enamel removed is often much less than needs to be removed from services such as a dental crown or cap.

— Dental veneers have a natural looking surface, which can be fully customized to any individual tooth, including their color. When done by the licensed professionals at [practice_name], they can be near-impossible to notice.

— Dental veneers can correct flaws in your smile, which includes size malformations, misalignments, stains, discoloration, cracks, chips, and even minor curvatures.

— Dental veneers are strong, durable and long-lasting. They are capable of lasting up to 15 years when they are properly cared for. Veneers should be treated the same as your other teeth, with proper brushing and flossing twice daily.

If you would like to learn more about dental veneers, or to book an appointment with our skilled team at [practice_name], you can call us at [phone] to speak with a member of our staff. You can also visit our office in Ramona, CA. Get the smile you’ve always dreamed of with dental veneers today!