May
Clean and healthy teeth can lead to a happy life. While at-home oral hygiene is a great way to keep your smile healthy, you need regular dental hygiene visits to reach areas inaccessible to home tools. Consistent optimal oral hygiene, coupled with routine dental visits, plays a crucial role in preventing tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath, and other oral concerns.
Are you due for an oral wellness visit in Encinitas, California? Schedule an appointment with All Smiles Dental Studio to keep your smile on a healthy track.
Brushing and flossing daily prevents plaque and tartar from building up in your mouth. Unfortunately, every mouth has trouble spots, making it hard for home dental tools to access. Professional dental cleaning or oral prophylaxis uses special skills and tools to remove dental calculus from all areas in the mouth, including hard-to-reach areas.
The dental cleaning procedure is virtually pain-free, alleviating any concerns about discomfort. The process doesn’t even require anesthesia. The dental hygienist uses a dental scaler or ultrasonic device to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. Then, the dentist polishes your teeth with gritty toothpaste to give you a smooth, glossy finish.Â
If you are at risk of tooth decay, the dentist will apply fluoride or dental sealants on your teeth to keep out decay-causing bacteria. Also, if you want to brighten your teeth with teeth bleaching, now is the time to talk to your dentist.
Optimal dental hygiene removes built-in plaque and tartar from your mouth to keep your smile healthy. At-home oral hygiene and routine dental check-ups offer numerous benefits, including:
Has it been more than six months since your last dental check-up? It’s never too late to restore your smile’s health. Feel free to reach out and schedule a dental wellness visit with All Smiles Dental Studio by calling (760) 232-8878.
Dr. Ali Shahrokh is committed to providing excellent, cutting-edge dentistry in a calm, relaxed office using advanced equipment and technology. For over 17 years, he has enhanced his patients’ dental experiences and lives by helping them improve and maintain their oral and overall health.
Dr. Shahrokh received his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Rutgers University in New Jersey (top of his class) and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2009 from the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. After practicing in Rhode Island for a few years, he moved to Southern California and served as a general and cosmetic dentist in North County for over 12 years.
Dr. Shahrokh is a Member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Diego County Dental Society.
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