Dental Tip: Include Dental Care in our heath care plan

Dental care is one of the most important aspects of our lives. However, we don’t pay close attention to it as much as we do on our general health. It is estimated that 40% of the population in Australia does not visit the dentist. Out of the percentage that visits the dentist, a good number of them do not have a dental insurance plan. This in return makes dental fee too costly for them thus hindering them to visit the dentist regularly.
Enrolling in a dental insurance plan just as we do with our overall health is one tip of ensuring that our oral hygiene remains healthy. Most dental insurance plans cover a broad range of dental services. Such services include dental examination, cleanings, root canals, dental implants among others. This means that you will not have to meet any out of pocket cost whenever you require any of such services from your dentist.
Along with having viable dental insurance, it is important that you practice proper oral hygiene. You need to brush and floss your teeth on a daily basis. Some people think that brushing their teeth alone will do the trick when it comes to healthy teeth and gums. But this is not true, actually, brushing only eliminate 20% of bacteria and food debris from the mouth. Flossing does supplement brushing in a great way.
Floss your teeth at least once a day. Dentists recommend flossing to prevent gum infections. If there are any food particles stuck in between your teeth can be taken off by flossing before going to bed. This is to prevent bacteria from acting on the food particles and cause infection to the gums. Brushing and flossing daily prevents plaque and tartar from collecting on the surface of the teeth.
As you are brushing, don’t forget to clean your tongue properly. The yellow/white coating that accumulates on the surface of the tongue can harbour bacteria thus causing infections on the gums. It can also cause bad breath.
Apart from practising proper dental hygiene, visiting the dentist for dental examination and cleaning is of utmost importance. Your dentist will be able to diagnose any dental issues early in advance before they develop to more complicated problems that will require extensive dental procedures. Your dentist will be able to diagnose life-threatening dental problems such as oral cancer during their initial stages.
If you are looking for a dental clinic that will meet all your dental needs under one roof and help you maintain utmost oral hygiene, Springvale Dental Clinic is the place to be. Contact us today and make an appointment with one of our dentists.