Do you have a lovely smile that you enjoy showing off? If so, what do you do to protect it? Many things can conspire to discolor and damage teeth. Thus, it is a good idea to employ a thorough oral health regimen designed to encourage the continuing good health of your teeth. Of prime importance in any oral health regimen are regular dental visits. To find out exactly how a dental cleaning can contribute to a beautiful smile, read the information below provided by your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner.
Protecting a Beautiful Smile
Bacteria can damage a beautiful smile in several ways. They can cause tooth decay, weakening teeth from the inside and making infection and structural damage more likely; they can travel beneath the gums where they can attack the ligaments and tissues that support teeth, eventually loosening them and causing them to fall out; and they can even cause the discoloration of teeth by stripping away the white outer layer of teeth called enamel. To destroy enamel, harmful bacteria in the mouth consume sugar and give off an acid byproduct that can wear away tooth enamel. As the enamel thins, the layer beneath it called dentin becomes more and more visible. Because dentin has a yellower color than enamel, the thinning of enamel also results in the yellowing of teeth.
To protect your smile from bacteria, it is important that you brush and floss your teeth regularly. Doing so can remove the harmful bacteria, reducing the threat of damage against your teeth. However, it is also important that you don’t wage a war against bacteria by yourself. Enlist the help of your Milford cosmetic dentist, Dr. Quintner, by attending a dental cleaning every six months. During these cleanings, a trained hygienist can remove bacteria-ridden plaque and tartar from your teeth, thereby protecting your smile.
Schedule a Visit with Your Milford Cosmetic Dentist
Have more than six months passed since your last dental visit? If so, you are due for a dental cleaning. Contact our 06460 dental office today to schedule an appointment or a consultation with your Milford cosmetic dentist, Dr. Quintner, by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.