http://aadlanddental.com/ 360-573-6047  Keeping your teeth clean and catching potential problems early can help you maintain both jaw bone density and your overall general health.

Maintaining a healthy set of teeth and gums can help prevent many of the oral problems that may lead to tooth and jaw bone loss. A full set of shiny white teeth is not only more attractive, it also may contribute to your overall health, as well.

Here are a few tips to help you maintain a healthy smile and prevent bone loss.

Adopt An Effective Cleaning Routine

Visit your dentist once or twice a year to check for and prevent gum disease and other oral problems. A typical office visit may include oral x-rays, a "deep cleaning" of the teeth — a procedure usually performed by a dental hygienist — and a thorough examination of your mouth by the dentist.

To clean your teeth properly:

• Use a soft-bristle toothbrush — it's gentler on the gums.
• Hold your brush at an angle against your teeth, and use short back-and-forth motions to clean your teeth. Remember to clean the inside and chewing surfaces of the teeth and your tongue.
• Replace your toothbrush every three months.
• Remember to floss!
  • Gently ease the floss between your teeth, then pull the ends of the floss against the front and back surface of the tooth so that the floss forms a "C" as it wraps around the tooth.
  • Gently pull the floss from the gum line to the top of the tooth to scrape off plaque.
  • Remember to floss the backs of your teeth and to expose fresh floss between your fingers as you move through your teeth.

Catch Potential Problems Early

If you notice any of the following symptoms, call your dentist — don't wait until your next dental appointment to address them.

• Red, tender, swollen gums.
• Gums that bleed when you brush them, even if they're not sore.
• Gums that are pulling away from your teeth (the teeth may appear longer).
• Pressing on the gums around the teeth produces pus.
• A "bad taste" is always present in your mouth.
• Your teeth are loose.
• You notice any changes in your bite (the way your top and bottom teeth touch) or, if you wear dentures, the way your dentures fit or feel.

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