{"id":3620,"date":"2011-12-19T14:06:39","date_gmt":"2011-12-19T14:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cosmeticdentistsgrandprairiecomblog.local\/?p=3620"},"modified":"2011-12-19T14:06:39","modified_gmt":"2011-12-19T14:06:39","slug":"safeguard-smile-preventative-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/index.php\/2011\/12\/19\/safeguard-smile-preventative-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Safeguard Your Smile With Preventative Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalplace.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/smile-in-dentist-chair.jpg\" alt=\"dentist Grand Prairie\" class=\"wp-image-90171\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People who want to improve the appearance of their smiles often turn to cosmetic dentistry to achieve their desired results. But the routine care you receive from your <a href=\"https:\/\/cosmeticdentistsgrandprairie.com\/\">Grand Prairie dentist<\/a> is just as important for preserving a spectacular smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit your dentist every six months for a professional cleaning, you are taking an important step to protect your smile. Those cleanings clear away unsightly plaque and calculus (tartar) buildup that contains bacteria that can wreak havoc on the teeth and gums.When those bacteria aren\u2019t kept in check, they can eat away at your teeth and jawbone, causing tooth loss and other outcomes that will detract from your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A thorough examination by your dentist also is valuable in safeguarding your smile. Your dentist may spot signs of problems like decay or gingivitis that can be addressed early before they lead to major issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preventative dentistry should begin in childhood<\/strong>. Help your child develop a habit of seeing the <a href=\"https:\/\/cosmeticdentistsgrandprairie.com\/about\/robert-d-maxey-dds\/\">dentist<\/a> twice a year, and work to promote positive dental office experiences that will help your child overcome any fears that he or she may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, the pattern of dental visits established in children and teens will then extend into adulthood. When you grow up, regular dental appointments are just as important in promoting oral health and warding off conditions like gum disease and decay that can eventually cause problems throughout the rest of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home <a href=\"\/blog\/cleanings-and-fillings\/\">oral hygiene routine is another essential component of preventive dentistry<\/a>. Regular brushing and flossing will help to maintain your smile between dental appointments. Ask your dentist to help you develop a plan for your daily oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Has it been more than six months since your last visit to your dentist? If so, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/cosmeticdentistsgrandprairie.com\">The Dental Place<\/a> at 972-264-5795 to s<a href=\"https:\/\/cosmeticdentistsgrandprairie.com\/contact\/\">chedule an appointment<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People who want to improve the appearance of their smiles often turn to cosmetic dentistry to achieve their desired results. But the routine care you receive from your Grand Prairie dentist is just as important for preserving a spectacular smile. 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