Oral Health

Oral Health

Benefits of Good Oral Health

Do you want your smile to sparkle forever? By practicing proper oral health, you can keep your pearly whites healthy and feel great about your appearance.

Keeping your mouth clean and free of disease is vital to maintaining your oral health. Good dental hygiene can also prevent bad breath and help you maintain your overall health.

Tips for Maintaining Good Oral Health

To protect your oral health, practice good oral hygiene every day. Here are some tips to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy:

  • Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
  • Floss daily
  • Eat a healthy diet and limit between-meal snacks
  • Replace your toothbrush every three to four months or sooner if bristles are frayed
  • Schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings
  • Avoid tobacco use

If you have any questions or concerns about your oral health, call our office at 262-244-0288. At ForwardDental Oconomowoc we believe that taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health.

Comprehensive Exams

The mouth is often considered a window to the rest of the body because many other illnesses first present themselves as changes within the mouth. As a result, a comprehensive oral exam is recommended each time you visit a new practice to serve as a benchmark of your overall health.

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Fluoride

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and especially tap water. This mineral helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque and sugars in the mouth. It attracts other minerals and strengthens tooth enamel.

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Gentle Professional Cleanings

People over the age of four or five should visit their dentist for a professional teeth cleaning at least twice a year. To maintain oral health, it is very important that you stay current on the condition of your teeth so that if problems are detected, they can be treated early to avoid developing more serious issues.

At ForwardDental Oconomowoc, we provide comfortable, gentle teeth cleanings, specifically to detect, deter and prevent gum disease. If we find a cause for concern, we may recommend a deep gum cleaning to remove tartar below the gum line, smooth out surfaces where plaque builds up and eliminate bacterial infection.

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Night Guards

If you’re experiencing chronic headaches and migraines because of involuntary night-time teeth clenching, let ForwardDental Oconomowoc help you with a night guard. A night guard is a thin, transparent device that is worn over the biting surface of your teeth while you sleep to prevent contact between the upper and lower teeth. Night guards have also proven to be an effective remedy for patients who are suffering from the effects of grinding and clenching their teeth while sleeping.

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Oral Cancer Screening

The dental community is the first line of defense in early detection of oral cancer. The goal of oral cancer screenings is to detect mouth cancer or precancerous lesions that may lead to mouth cancer at an early stage when cancer or lesions are easiest to remove and most likely to be cured. When found at the early stages of development, oral cancers have an 80-90% survival rate. Early detection is imperative!

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Pediatric Dentistry

Because oral health is integral to overall health, we strive to instill in your child excellent oral hygiene habits that will last a lifetime. Not to mention, having your child see the dentist after their first tooth comes in helps detect oral health issues early before they become more complex. While it might be surprising, teeth are susceptible to cavities and decay at any age. We will work alongside you to develop a treatment plan that meets your child’s immediate needs and will establish preventative dental care that we know your child will be excited to come back for!

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Sealants

Dental sealants consist of a plastic material that is placed on the chewing surface of the permanent back teeth, molars, and premolars to help protect them from bacteria and acids that contribute to tooth decay. Because of the likelihood of developing decay in the depressions and grooves of the premolars and molars, children and teenagers are candidates for sealants. However, adults without decay or fillings in their molars can also benefit from sealants.

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