General Dentistry in Auburn, IN

In addition to participating in a regular oral hygiene routine, which includes brushing twice daily, flossing every day, and rinsing between meals, you’ll also want to schedule biannual appointments with our office for professional cleanings and checkups.

Here are a few detailed tips on how to improve your at-home oral hygiene regimen:

• Position your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle near the gum line
• Clean your tongue
• Protect your teeth with mouthguards if you grind or play sports
• Brush your teeth with a toothpaste containing fluoride
• Keep your gums strong with Vitamin D and calcium
• Avoid foods high in sugar or starch

Remember the importance of preventative care. Some people wait to visit the dentist until something goes wrong, but it’s a much better plan to visit the dentist before that happens. With regular professional cleanings and checkups, we can help prevent tooth decay and catch any issues before they become problematic.

Your back teeth (called premolars and molars) are the most susceptible to getting cavities. This is because they have grooves and depressions otherwise known as pits and fissures in them, which help you grind down your food during eating. The problem is that they can also be the perfect place for bacteria to accumulate and cause damage. Daily brushing and rinsing after meals can prevent food and sugar from staying in those fissures too long.