The Future of Dental Care

Celebrate Oral Health Month with Improved Dentistry and Care

*Electric toothbrushes among other devices are great instruments to improve at-home dental care.*

The key to a healthy mouth is clean teeth and with new tools in the office and at-home care products such as electric toothbrushes and water flossers, maintaining our oral health has become easier to do than ever before.

Since April is Oral Health Month, let’s take a look at some of the recent advancements that have helped to make keeping our mouths healthy an easier task.

Upgrade Your Dental Hygiene Routine

When it comes to taking care of our teeth at home, there are many products on the market advertising the “next big thing.” Here are three of the most notable (and effective) new tools we think you should try…

Water Flosser

Are they really the future of flossing?

One of the more popular tools in recent years is the water flosser – otherwise known as a ‘water pick.’ This handheld appliance uses a motor and pump to pressurize a stream of water that cleans the spaces between teeth and the gumline.

Clinically proven to reduce gingivitis and approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) to be an effective tool for oral hygiene, water flossers are ideal for people with mobility issues such as arthritis, Parkinson’s, and carpel tunnel syndrome. Individuals with braces or other complex dental work can also benefit from using a water pick.

Remember, there is no substitution for traditional floss! Like mouthwash, this appliance is meant to be an addition to an established oral hygiene routine.

Electric Toothbrush

Do they live up to the hype?

It’s no surprise that the ADA highly recommends the use of electric toothbrushes. Complete with multiple functions and other available accessories designed to enhance your dental hygiene, rechargeable electric toothbrushes have been proven to be better at removing plaque and preventing gingivitis when compared to a manual toothbrush.

There are many different brands and models of electric toothbrushes on the market to choose from meaning you can customize your hygiene routine to your unique smile. Interchangeable brush heads make it easy to replace bristles when they become old.

Accessories for electric toothbrushes are great, but one of the biggest benefit of using one are those good vibrations! By providing stimulation to your gums, electric toothbrushes are an incredibly effective tool for preventing gingivitis.

Online Subscription Services

Is convenience worth the price?

As busy adults, it can be easy to forget the importance of replacing our toothbrushes every three to four months. This is where the convenience of online subscription services come in handy! In addition to websites like Amazon, other independent subscription companies give you the ability to have a new toothbrush or brush head replacement sent to you on a regular basis.

In-Office Technological Advancements

Dentistry is always evolving and as technology continues to advance, so will the care available to you in the office.

Our passion for continued education means that we can provide our patients with the latest in dental and oral health practices. Tools such as digital imaging and laser technology help detect problem areas like cavities sooner while computerized numbing systems ease patients with anxiety more effectively during procedures.

These tools combined with an empathetic and well-trained staff give our patients high quality dental care at every appointment.

*At-home hygiene and regular dental check-ups and cleanings are essential for a healthy smile.*

We’re Committed to Your Comfort and Care

Your comfort and overall experience at the dentist is important to us and we hope to leave you with a smile you’ll be proud of after each and every visit. If you’re interested in joining the Alexandria Smiles family, don’t hesitate to contact us. If you’re a new patient, be sure to inquire about our “New Patient Special” for a reduced rate on your first full check-up with us.

With all of the new dental technology now available, there’s no reason not to schedule an appointment. Optimum oral health is just a call or click away!