Top Ten Cosmetic Dentistry Tips
on Keeping Your Teeth For Life

Serving Portland, Lake Oswego, & West Linn, Oregon

A beautiful, straight smile is something that we would like to keep for a lifetime, but without regular visits to your dentist and proper care at home, your smile may not last as long as you would like it to. Oregon cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sue Wendling and her dentistry staff, can provide you the excellent care and maintenance that your teeth deserve. We have compiled a list of suggestions of how you can keep your smile for life.

1. Good nutrition equals a healthy mouth. A well-balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins feeds your teeth from the inside out. Avoiding sugary foods and foods that stain teeth will help you maintain your smile for decades.
2. Defending against plaque. Plaque is a biofilm buildup on teeth that can lead to cavities and periodontal problems such as gingivitis. Plaque results from food products being left in the mouth over time. Brushing after meals and before bed and flossing at least once a day is your first line of defense in preventing the accumulation of plaque.
3. Your dentist is your friend. We recommend regular dental check-ups with Dr. Wendling to ensure you teeth live a long, healthy life.
4. Early cavity detection. Dr. Wendling is your greatest ally when it comes to defense against dental caries.
5. Keep them clean. When our professional hygienists clean your teeth, they make sure that the plaque has found its way to hard-to-reach places is removed.
6. Advanced gum cleaning. Your gums are the foundational support for your teeth. Therefore, it is very important to keep your gums healthy. Our advanced gum cleaning program helps detect gum problems before they cause damage to your teeth.
7. Maintain a healthy mouth. Early dental treatment can stop or even reverse tooth/gum decay and damage.
8. Out with the old. We highly recommend replacing your old mercury fillings with porcelain fillings. The latter are not only more aesthetically pleasing, they are a healthier alternative to the mercury-containing silver fillings of the past.
9. If it ain’t broke . . . There are a variety of options for bridging the gap between broken or missing teeth. Dr. Wendling can help you make the cosmetic dentistry choices best suited for you.
10. Pearly whites. We offer several options for removing ugly stains from teeth. While over-the-counter products may help, there is nothing that compares to what a professional teeth whitening can do for you.

If you would like to learn more about how to keep your teeth healthy, please contact our Portland cosmetic dentist at Wendling Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry today to schedule your initial smile makeover consultation.

(503)636-4069
340 Oswego Pointe Dr, Ste 208
Lake Oswego, OR 97034