Brushing and Flossing 101

Have you ever heard of the saying “It’s the little things that count”? Well, that can be applied to all areas of life, even your oral health! Though it may not seem like a big deal, simple things like brushing and flossing can really make a difference in your teeth. Dr. Gilbert Lopez is a strong believer in patient education, and he wants to make sure you have the proper knowledge to better care for your smile.

In regards to toothbrushes, small toothbrushes with small, rounded-out ends are best, as they can clean your entire mouth without damaging any tissue. A very important tip is to make sure that you change your toothbrush every three months, or after recovering from a sickness. This prevents bacteria from infesting your mouth and helps you have a cleaner smile. Tilt your toothbrush to a 45 degree angle, and use small, circular movements to gently brush along the gum line and the teeth.  To be especially thorough, brush the tongue and the backs of your teeth!

With flossing, this is a very secure way of removing stubborn bacteria, plaque, and tartar from where your toothbrush can’t reach. You want to form a U-shape around the tooth, but do not jerk the floss in and out of the gum line, as that can cause bleeding. Gently slide the floss between the teeth, and do it for every tooth.

If you have any more questions about how to properly brush and floss your teeth, make an appointment, and we’d be glad to help!

At New Smile Dental, we focus on enhancing and restoring the beauty of your smile with help from the latest dental technology. Dr. Gilbert Lopez treats patients from Fort Smith and Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.

Brighten Your Day with Teeth Whitening!

There are many reasons why someone would not feel one hundred percent confident in their smile. For some, it may the spacing between their teeth; others, it may be length. For a lot of people, though it is the color of their teeth. Your smile loses its luminosity naturally over time, but there are things that people eat and drink that causes your smile to dull over time. Thankfully, Dr. Gilbert Lopez is able to help his patients restore the shine in their smile with teeth whitening!

Tobacco use, drinking coffee and tea, and even certain medications can all affect the brightness of your smile. If you have bought over the counter whitening solutions in the past and they did not work the way you wanted them too, you are not alone. The results from a professional teeth whitening is second to none, and we believe our patients deserve the best results possible.

We offer at-home whitening to our patients, which is one of the most convenient ways to whiten. The whitening process takes two appointments; the first is when we make molds of your teeth to create our custom-fitted whitening trays. The second appointment involves fitting the trays on your teeth. We supply you with the whitening gel, and you simply wear the trays twice a day for half an hour, or you have the option to wear them overnight while you are sleeping. Depending on how badly your teeth are discolored, you should see full results in as little as a couple of weeks!

If you have any questions on how Dr. Lopez can help rejuvenate your smile with teeth whitening, make an appointment, and we will be more than happy to help you!

At New Smile Dental, we focus on enhancing and restoring the beauty of your smile with help from the latest dental technology. Dr. Gilbert Lopez treats patients from Fort Smith and Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.