Plantation Smile Care

  Back to School Dental Checklist for Kids As the summer break comes to an end, it's time for kids to head back to school. Amidst the excitement of new classes and friends, it's essential for parents to ensure that their children's oral health remains a priority. Establishing good dental habits early on can have a lasting impact on their overall well-being. To help you get started, we've compiled a back-to-school dental checklist for kids, providing valuable advice for parents. 1. Schedule a Dental Checkup: Before the academic year begins, schedule a dental checkup for your child. Regular visits to the dentist are crucial for maintaining healthy teeth and identifying any potential issues early on. A dental professional can conduct a comprehensive examination, clean the teeth, and offer preventive treatments like fluoride application or dental sealants. 2. Update Medical History: During the dental visit, inform the dentist of any changes in your child's medical his

  Proper Brushing FAQs Mouth open or mouth closed? After lunch or after dinner? Flat or at an angle? We brush our teeth every day (hopefully!), but who knew it was this complicated. Just grab a brush a get to work, right? Not so fast, my friend! There are actually some best practices to be mindful of when brushing those pearly whites. The trick is cutting through the fat and finding out exactly what works. We live in a world of alternate facts, truthiness, and lists of “7 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Clean Without Picking Up a Toothbrush.” What’s even correct these days?! Fear not, because we’ve got you covered with this handy FAQ (frequently asked questions) guide. We’ll keep it simple with some easy dos and don’ts of brushing. Let’s get to it! Proper Brushing Habits Don’t : Keep your brush flat Do : Use a 45-degree angle when brushing Don’t : Use looooooooong strokes. No need to cover your whole mouth in one stroke! Do : Use short, side to side strokes Don’t : Brush with the force of a gi

  Should I Brush Before Flossing? The age-old question – should you floss before you brush or after? If you asked any one of our team members, you just might get a different answer on this one!  Before you report them for not knowing their stuff, each response can be right! As long as you’re doing a thorough job, we don’t care when you floss!  The Case for Flossing Before Brushing  Theoretically, flossing first dislodges the gunk between your teeth, letting the fluoride in your toothpaste reach those crevices better.  Also, behavioral scientists say since most people don’t like to floss, it’s better to get the least-pleasant half of your dental routine out of the way first – you’ll be less likely to skip it. Once you have a minty, fresh mouth from brushing, you might be less inclined to feel the need to floss afterward.  The Case for Flossing After Brushing  Some say flossing last is better because it clears your mouth from extra food and debris that could otherwise be carried by the f