CONFIDENTIAL DENTAL CLINIC’S GOOD DENTAL HEALTH PLAN

Good dental health is a mouth that looks, feels, and smells healthy:

• Your teeth are clean and free of debris
• Gums are pink and do not hurt or bleed when you brush or floss
• Bad breath is not a constant problem

If your gums do hurt or bleed while brushing or flossing, or you are experiencing persistent bad breath, see your dentist. Any of these conditions may indicate a problem.

Your dentist or hygienist can help you learn good dental health techniques and can help point out areas of your mouth that may require extra attention during brushing and flossing.

How is Good Dental Health Practiced?

Daily preventative care, including proper brushing and flossing, will help stop problems before they develop. It is much less troublesome and expensive than treating conditions that have been allowed to progress.

In between regular visits to the dentist, there are simple steps that each of us can take to greatly decrease the risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease and other dental problems. These include:

• Brushing thoroughly twice a day and flossing daily
• Eating a balanced diet and limiting snacks between meals
• Using dental products that contain fluoride, including toothpaste
• Rinsing with a fluoride mouth rinse if your dentist tells you to
• Making sure that your children under 12 drink fluoridated water or take a fluoride supplement if they live in a non-fluoridated area.