August 8, 2025
The American Dental Association recommends having routine checkups with your oral health provider every six months. These appointments allow your dentist to carefully monitor your oral health, fix issues in their early stages, and advise you as to how you can take better care of your teeth at home. These visits also involve thorough oral cleanings to clear plaque and food debris from areas of the mouth that are too hard to reach with floss or a toothbrush. Here’s how excellent oral habits can set you up for a comfortable visit.
Practice Excellent Oral Hygiene
Your oral hygiene habits are your first line of defense against dental infection and unsightly stains. To keep your teeth in great shape, be sure to eliminate plaque and food debris by brushing twice and flossing once every day while using antibacterial mouthwash regularly. If you do this consistently, your mouth should have significantly lower levels of bacteria when you see your dentist so they won’t have to spend so much time cleaning plaque from your teeth.
Limit Your Consumption of Sugar
Humans find sugar to be incredibly sweet because it is rich with simple chemical energy that our bodies can easily absorb, and harmful oral bacteria love the stuff for exactly the same reason. If you consume an excessive amount of sugary foods and beverages, they will leave sticky residues in your mouth that will feed destructive oral germs and allow them to multiply rapidly. This can lead to nasty oral infections that require intensive restorative procedures to address, so it’s best to limit your sugar intake to keep your dental visits as comfortable as possible.
Wear Your Nightguard if You Grind Your Teeth
Many people reflexively grind their teeth in their sleep, which can lead to a host of unpleasant oral and overall health issues like enamel wear, chips, and cracks, pain in the jaw, neck, back, and head, and gum erosion. Thankfully, you can mitigate this damage by wearing a nightguard designed to absorb the force and prevent your teeth from making contact when you sleep. Your dentist can provide you with a customized appliance that offers superior protection.
If you take excellent care of your teeth, dental appointments can be stress-free and enjoyable experiences. Adhering to your dentist’s instructions is the best way to keep your smile in excellent shape for life.
About the Practice
Dr. Yazan Sadeddin earned his dental degree from the Loma Linda School of Dentistry in California and takes great pride in helping his patients enjoy stress-free and painless treatments in a comfortable and modern environment. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. To schedule your next checkup, contact his office in the Woodlands online or dial (281) 820-6412.