Don’t Neglect Your Tongue

You’ve been brushing your teeth for most of your life, but our doctors at Vista Dental want to know how much attention you are giving your tongue. After consuming foods and beverages, especially ones that are high in carbohydrates, the bacteria from these items fester and linger on the tongue. Cleaning your tongue should be an important part of your oral care routine and we are here to tell you why.

You can clean your tongue with a soft-bristled toothbrush, or go to the drugstore and invest in a tongue scraper. A tongue scraper is a tool that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and works by starting at the back of the tongue and pulling the scraper forward. When this is done, the layer of bacteria that is removed may appear a little off-putting but the result will be a fresher breath and a cleaner mouth.

If you have questions regarding oral care habits, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.vistadentalmh.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Vista Dental located at 7 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4Y2, Canada, call 403-548-7077. 

Preventive Dentistry

If you don’t take care of your teeth and properly maintain your oral health, you may find yourself spending thousands of dollars in restorative dental care down the line. Although we love to see you here at Vista Dental, we want to help save you money and assist you in keeping your permanent teeth for life. When the dental team and the patient work together, this can help to prevent the need for invasive treatment in the future.

Preventive dentistry emphasizes the importance of ongoing hygiene procedures and daily practices to prevent tooth decay and other dental diseases and conditions. Effective preventive dentistry combines at-home oral care by patients with chairside treatments and counseling by dental professionals. The American Dental Association recommends a minimum of two dental checkups each year for professional cleaning and management of any developing conditions. Obeying this recommendation can help our doctors stop a dental disease in the earliest stages, protecting your smile and your wallet.

Considering that oral health is linked to overall health, preventive dentistry is important for the sake of your overall wellbeing. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.vistadentalmh.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Vista Dental located at 7 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4Y2, Canada, call 403-548-7077.