Things People Often Forget About Dental Health

Proper oral hygiene is the way to get that perfect smile, and the fine folks at Clarkson Dental of Englewoodwill tell you just that, but many people tend to forget that a rigorous dental cleaning regimen is essential for overall health as well. Here are some things related to dental health that are often forgotten:
-Dental plaque keeps forming all the time and it attacks your teeth even if you don’t see it – dental plaque is a thin, but continuously thickening layer of bacteria that starts forming the second you finished cleaning your teeth. The layer being very thin, it cannot be felt or seen, but if you neglect cleaning your teeth regularly, it quickly turns into a thick, visible layer and causes damage not only to the teeth, but to the gums as well;
-Staying properly hydrated is essential for dental health – the saliva produced in your mouth plays an essential role in keeping your teeth and gums safe from harmful bacteria. If you are not hydrated, your mouth is unable to produce sufficient saliva, which allow harmful bacteria to proliferate even faster;
-Plaque turned into tartar can only be removed by the dentist – plaque that sits on your teeth for too long collects mineral and other elements from your saliva and your food and transforms into a thick, visible, white layer called tartar. Many people try to remove it using harsh, abrasive substances, but in most cases, they only damage the enamel on their teeth, the only safe way to get rid of tartar being professional cleaning performed by a specialist.









