Four Great Ways To Take Better Care Of Your Teeth

Many patients neglect or are inconsistent with their dental care regimen at home. However, when you aren’t keeping up with your oral care routine, it can lead to some serious dental problems down the road. The good news is that when you take care of your oral health, the benefits are endless and long-lasting! 

Signs Your Gum Disease Has Progressed

Even more alarming, it is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. It begins slightly without any symptoms, earning it the nickname “the silent disease”. It’s important to notice the signs of advancing gum disease so the disease doesn’t worsen.

Gum disease has very likely progressed if you have:

  • Persistent bad breath
  • red, swollen, or tender gums
  • bleeding gums
  • loose or shifting teeth

Take Control Of Your Dental Health

While socializing doesn’t motivate everyone, “smile power” has many sides. Poor dental care can affect more than just your appearance; in fact, three out of every four individuals believe that an unattractive smile can hurt your career prospects! Thankfully, dentistry can effectively halt the progress of gum disease, or may even reverse its effects. Combined with a good routine of home care and a healthy diet, you can have a healthy and attractive smile in no time.

At Mint Dental Loft, we’ll always encourage you to enjoy the benefits of excellent oral health — and a good appearance! 

Let Your Oral Health Boost Your Confidence

When others smile at you, you really can feel like a million dollars!


In fact, studies show that receiving a smile creates much higher levels of stimulation to the brain and the heart than being given money or chocolate!


Believe it or not, exchanging smiles creates a halo effect, bestowing a glow of optimism and positive feelings on the experience. Never underestimate the importance and power of your smile. Have you ever noticed, when you smile at someone, they almost always smile back!


Make maintaining your oral health a top priority. Let your smile make a favorable impression. The staff at Mint Dental Loft are always ready and happy to help! 

How Do I Care For My Dental Work?

Cosmetic dentistry has revolutionized our ability to restore appearance and function to your smile. Very often, we can give patients the look they want if they’re dissatisfied with the look nature gave them! Veneers, bonding, bridges, crowns, and orthodontics (braces) can close gaps, camouflage cracks, and repair chips. Cosmetic dentistry can also resolve discoloration and help straighten your smile.


Even though the materials used in restorations reject plaque-producing bacteria, it is still essential to protect gum tissue against periodontal disease. If you’ve been thinking that this means complicated home care, nothing could be further from the truth. Today, there are many tools that make it very easy. Our doctors and hygienists can help you with your choice of dental restorations and your cleaning technique!


Ask us which dental tools we recommend that will be best for you!


Dr. Tran Q. Han, DDS

OWNER

Dr. Edward H. Moussa, DMD

DENTIST

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