When you take time to improve your oral hygiene habits, you can help protect your teeth and gums. Which is why we want you to improve your oral hygiene as part of your New Year’s resolutions. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about improving your oral hygiene in 2026.
Brushing, Flossing, and More
You should make time to care for your teeth each and every day to protect your smile. You should start each morning by brushing your teeth for two minutes with a soft-bristles toothbrush, so you avoid damaging enamel and irritating the gums. Be sure you clean the surfaces and along the gum line too! We suggest a fluoride toothpaste too, as this helps keep the outer enamel strong so the risk of cavities is reduced. You should do this in the evening before bed too.
You also need to floss every evening before you go to bed. When you floss, you clean up and down each side of every tooth and then dip beneath the gum line to extract trapped food particles. This is essential for controlling gingivitis and lowering the risk of gum disease. What you eat matters too! Try to cut back on the sugar and starch in your diet, as this feeds harmful bacteria and can increase the risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease.
Your Initial Checkup of the Year
You can schedule your first checkup of 2026 right now, so we can see you early and start you on the path to a healthier smile. With a routine exam, our team can look closely at the teeth and gums to assess the health of your smile. If we discover any concerns, we can create a treatment plan to address them. In the same visit, we will also clean your teeth to remove all plaque and tartar from them, which helps improve oral health and even fight issues like bad breath and teeth stains!
Addressing Your Serious Oral Health Problems
If we find a cavity, we can offer relief in one visit with a dental filling. We have crowns for more substantial decay or damaged teeth, and our team can take on tooth loss with lifelike prosthetics, including bridges and even dental implants. We would love to improve the beauty of your smile too with cosmetic dentistry. With general dentistry, we can even take on issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). In addition to treating adults, we can also offer care for kids and seniors, so every member of your family can enjoy better oral health!
Celina Family Dentistry Wants to Offer Better Oral Health
We would love to help you boost the health and beauty of your smile in the new year. To set aside a time for your next appointment, please call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX at (214) 851-0130 today.
