Oral Health is Overall Health

A smile is a universal welcome. It invites people to notice you, but it is often the most overlooked aspect of a person’s health.

Your oral health is an important indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. Your teeth and gums hold important clues to other health issues such as heart disease, stroke diabetes and osteoporosis. That is why it can be said that the insurance for everlasting attractiveness is having a dentist by your side through the most straightforward procedures or even more complex treatments.

However, good oral health and having a beautiful smile starts with care at home. With good hygiene, proper dental care habits and awareness of daily behaviours you will be set with your oral health basics.

Brushing

Good oral health starts with brushing. A soft-bristled toothbrush is the way to go – medium or hard bristles can damage your gums. Couple that with using fluoride toothpaste to strengthen your teeth, making them more resistant to tooth decay. Don’t forget the technique! For a proper brushing, use a 45-degree angle towards your gums to sweep plaque and bacteria away from the gum.

A good brushing routine is also important. Always remember to brush your teeth twice a day to keep your teeth and mouth clean to maintain good oral hygiene.

Flossing

The bristles of your toothbrush may not reach the spaces between your teeth so brushing alone is not enough. Though it may seem a tedious step, flossing should be a part of your oral care routine. Use a piece of floss about 18 inches long, wrap each end around your middle finger and use your thumbs and forefingers to guide the floss between your teeth. This process should be repeated for all of your teeth to ensure no food remnants are left behind and will reduce the potential for tooth cavities.

Visit your dentist regularly

Even with at-home oral care, a trip to the dentist every 6 months will ensure that your pearly whites are in good condition. Routine dental exams and deep cleanings with scaling and polishing treatments are essential for good oral health. Your checkups with your favourite dentist will keep you on top of your oral care routine and make sure that other preventative care can be done.

Whether you’re looking to do your 6-month teeth check-up or if you want to have a complete smile makeover with veneers, the dentists at mydentist will be able to be of assistance.

mydentist has over 40 years of experience in Malaysia crafting designer smiles for Malaysia’s leading corporate and society figures. Their tagline “Winning Smiles!” is evident in the patient care and end result of their treatment. But beyond that, mydentist believes that a beautiful smile is for everyone.

The team at mydentist are made of specialists in their respective fields from periodontics, implantology and orthodontics, and patients can only expect a complete patient care experience. Whether you are looking for a dentist who can do your routine check-ups and give your smile an uplift with simple teeth whitening procedures, or for more complex procedures such as treating dental illnesses or giving you a complete facelift with veneer treatment, you can be sure to depend on mydentist.

Another important part of patient care is the overall design and feel of the clinic. For mydentist’s new location at the 1st floor of The 5th Place, the clinic was given a minimalistic look. Dr Chris of mydentist describes the design as being “as minimalistic as possible and aesthetically pleasing at the same time, to make our patients feel comfortable and at ease before going for their dental treatment.” This is surely a comforting thought for people who often find trips to the dentist a daunting task.

If you have been looking for a dental clinic where you can schedule a check up and seek treatment, be sure to find mydentist located on the 1st floor of The 5th Place. Your oral health is important and you should definitely take the time to maintain it for your overall health.