Welcome to our blog! Dr. Rana and the rest of the team at TrueCare Dentistry are looking forward to getting to know you and caring for your oral health in Mesquite. In the future, our blog will provide you with a treasure trove of information about how you can achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. To start things off, let’s talk about the importance of basic preventive care.
Routine Appointments: The Foundation of Oral Health
Experts recommend that you visit your dentist in Mesquite every six months or so for a routine cleaning and checkup. These exams are important because they allow your dentist to spot oral health problems while they’re still in their early stages — before they become painful, expensive issues. Caring well for your mouth may even prevent systemic illnesses that are related to gum disease, such as cardiovascular problems and preterm birth.
If it has been a while since your last checkup, or you’re looking for a new dentist to care for your precious pearly whites, we warmly invite you to give us a try. We’re conveniently located on East Cartwright road, in the same building as Code 3 Emergency Room and Urgent Care. We have evening appointments available on Wednesdays and Fridays, and we can even schedule a Saturday visit for you if necessary. We’re excited to welcome you as the newest member of our smiling, satisfied family of patients!
Maintaining Your Teeth Between Dental Appointments
One of the best things about diligently attending routine dental appointments is that the professionals who work on your teeth are full of useful information. Every time you go in for a checkup, you can look forward to receiving personalized advice on how to care for your smile at home. Some of the tips you hear from your dentist might include advice on:
- How to brush your teeth. Many people are a bit too aggressive when they brush. Others habitually miss certain areas of their mouth, such as the backs of their teeth or the area along the gum line.
- How to floss. Flossing is essential for maintaining a healthy mouth, but it is only effective if you do it correctly. A dentist can demonstrate how to hold the floss between and how to make sure you’re cleaning your teeth and not just pulling the floss through the spaces between them.
- Choosing the right products. A soft-bristled toothbrush is better than a harder one, and an electric brush may deliver a more thorough clean than a manual one. Your dentist can educate you about such issues and recommend products that can help you achieve the best oral health possible.
- Coping with dental problems that relate to your overall health. Diabetes, pregnancy, and certain medications can all affect your oral health. Your dentist can give you tailored advice on how to protect your teeth despite what may be happening throughout the rest of your body.
Preventive dentistry is the cornerstone of a healthy mouth. Let the TrueCare team help you protect your teeth and preserve them for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
About the Author
Dr. Dhavalkumar Rana is a highly trained dentist who is proud to serve the Mesquite community. He earned his doctorate from the prestigious New York University, and he belongs to the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Dallas County Dental Association. To learn more about Dr. Rana or to schedule your first checkup with him, contact our office at 469-399-7288.