Today’s article is for individuals who are disheartened because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We want to urge you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Montz and Maher Dental Group is eager to help.
Keep Trying To Floss
Many individuals are faithful about brushing and believe that it makes up for the lack of flossing. This is a misconception. Flossing is the only way to clean food debris and plaque from the gumline. Failure to floss can lead to periodontal disease which can, in turn, lead to tooth loss. We urge everyone to make it a habit to floss effectively every day. If you are not sure how to floss correctly, any one of the understanding dental hygienists at Montz and Maher Dental Group would be happy to teach you. (They’re the pros!) Schedule a professional dental cleaning and a guide to flossing.
Keep Trying to Overcome Dental Anxiety
Skipping dental checkups can have detrimental, and in some cases, irreversible oral health consequences. Severe decay or delayed diagnosis of oral cancer are two potential perils. If you are afraid of going to the dentist, you are not alone. This psychological disorder affects a significant portion of the population. Fortunately, there are many ways to manage this condition so you can undergo an exam and any necessary procedures. Talk to Dr. Montz if you or a family member suffers from dental anxiety. Montz and Maher Dental Group delivers oral sedation and other help for apprehensive patients.
Keep Trying to Quit Tobacco
Smoking is just as harmful to your teeth and gums as it is to other parts of your body. If you’ve tried unsuccessfully to stop the practice, it’s clear that you value your health and want to lower your risk for all the problems caused or exacerbated by smoking, chewing, or vaping.
Many smokers do not conquer the habit the first time. But there’s hope! According to the CDC, there are now more former smokers than existing users. Each of those former smokers was once right where you are. Keep trying!
Sometimes a little help can make all the difference. Call Montz and Maher Dental Group at 281-482-1275 to schedule an appointment.
Contact Montz and Maher Dental Group:
281-482-1275
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1769 S Friendswood Ste 107
Friendswood, Texas
77546
Source:
The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General.” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services., Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2014, accessed June 13, 2017
