Self-care is important because our physical and mental health is important. Dental care isn’t often thought of as self-care, but it’s an important part of caring for our health and well-being.

A clean, healthy and strong smile is crucial to your overall health and well-being. One of the most important ways in which dental care is self-care is that it can help to keep your whole body healthy and strong as shown by research time and time again. Poor dental health has been shown to impact cardiovascular health, blood pressure, risk of stroke and other serious conditions.

A professional dental cleaning is like a spa day for your teeth. Try something new, like an electric toothbrush, new mouthwash or a special toothpaste with benefits like whitening like CloSYS, which naturally whitens teeth and helps to balance pH in the mouth, reducing the risk of caries. Or try sensitivity battling ingredients like Tom’s Sensitive toothpaste, which does not have fluoride.

Your smile is important for many reasons. Smiling has been shown to boost your mood and confidence. Smiling can make somebody else’s day as well. It’s also the first thing people notice when you meet them for the first time.

Form good daily habits. Dentists recommend brushing and using a water flosser. Water flossers help remove microbial biofilm from between your teeth and below the gumlines, and they’re also gentle and easy to use.

Stay hydrated. Did you know that when you drink water, you’re also taking care of your teeth? A hydrated mouth is a healthy mouth. Drinking water washes away food debris and harmful bacteria, fights dry mouth and helps prevent acid attacks.

Schedule regular check-ups. Regular check-ups help detect problems before they start, and professional cleanings get rid of plaque in all the places that regular brushing and flossing may not be as effective.