When you’re thinking about your oral health and how to make it its best, it is very important to remember that seizing the moment is extremely significant. Rather than creating a fantasy idea about your smile care, the best thing to do is to consider what’s happening right now and what you can to to make things better!
Right Now: Your Smile Is Coated In Plaque!
Don’t assume that because you brushed hours ago and haven’t had any candy that your smile is squeaky clean. The truth of the matter is that it’s coated in something called plaque (or biofilm), which is essentially a somewhat slimy substance full of bacteria that saturates your smile.
The good news is that for about 24 hours or so, this film is soft, which means you can brush and floss it away. Yes, it will re-form but there’s one thing that won’t happen: It won’t become so sticky and then hard that it’s stuck in place until we remove it for you (within 24 hours, it turns into tartar, which requires a dental cleaning). Keep this in mind, so you don’t make any assumptions about your smile care, namely assuming you don’t need to worry about food choices, dental hygiene, etc. You do! Fortunately, the steps required for a healthy smile are easy.
Right Now: You Can Begin Caring For Your Smile
The best time to start caring for your smile (or to improve your usual job) is right now. It’s very easy to come up with excuses like, “Oh, I’ll start tomorrow.” However, you may use the same excuse daily, leaving your smile care in the dust (and your oral health, too). Start immediately by deciding to brush and floss and by calling us to schedule a cleaning and exam!
Make Your Smile Healthier By Calling Us Now!
If you need to improve your smile care, you can change everything in a matter of seconds by immediately calling to set up your next visit! To learn more, schedule an appointment or initial consultation by calling Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI today at (248) 852-1820.
