Oral Health

Oral Health

Benefits of Good Oral Health

Do you want your smile to sparkle forever? By practicing proper oral health, you can keep your pearly whites healthy and feel great about your appearance.

Keeping your mouth clean and free of disease is vital to maintaining your oral health. Good dental hygiene can also prevent bad breath and help you maintain your overall health.

Tips for Maintaining Good Oral Health

To protect your oral health, practice good oral hygiene every day. Here are some tips to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy:

  • Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
  • Floss daily
  • Eat a healthy diet and limit between-meal snacks
  • Replace your toothbrush every three to four months or sooner if bristles are frayed
  • Schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings
  • Avoid tobacco use

If you have any questions or concerns about your oral health, call our office at 803-788-0360. At Family Dental Care of Spring Valley we believe that taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health.

Night Guards

If you’re experiencing chronic headaches and migraines because of involuntary night-time teeth clenching, let Family Dental Care of Spring Valley help you with a night guard. A night guard is a thin, transparent device that is worn over the biting surface of your teeth while you sleep to prevent contact between the upper and lower teeth. Night guards have also proven to be an effective remedy for patients who are suffering from the effects of grinding and clenching their teeth while sleeping.

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TMJ/TMD Treatment

Your temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ear. It lets you move your jaw up and down and side to side, so you can talk, chew, and yawn. Problems with your jaw and the muscles in your face that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But you may also hear it called TMJ, after the joint.

Problems with your jaw, face, neck and the muscles that control them are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD, sometimes referred to as TMJ). These disorders occur as a result of problems associated with the temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge joint on each side of your head in front of your ears that connects the lower jawbone to your skull.

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