Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile

It’s easy to become a little complacent about your dental health. At Smileology in Niceville and Miramar Beach FL, we know that all too well! Our goal in this blog post is for you to evaluate where you stand, and consider how you can improve things.

Brushing

Good: Brush teeth once a day.

Better: Brush teeth right after each meal.

Best: Brush after each meal and floss correctly before bed.

Dental Checkups

Good: See us if you get a toothache.

Better: See us once a year, even if you don’t notice any dental problems.

Best: Twice-yearly, have a thorough dental exam and professional dental cleaning at our office.

A White Smile

Good: Use a whitening toothpaste.

Better: Use a whitening product at home.

Best: Schedule Zoom!® in-office teeth whitening.

Missing Tooth

Good: Ignore it. (We don’t recommend this.)

Better: Get a quality dental bridge.

Best: Restore your smile with a durable and naturally-functioning dental implant.

Smile-Friendly Nutrition

Good: Eat a healthy diet.

Better: Eat a healthy diet and limit sugary snacks and beverages.

Best: Eat a wholesome diet, limit between-meal snacking, eat lots of calcium-rich foods, minimize sugary foods, abstain from energy drinks and soda, and sip water throughout the day to keep acid at bay.

At Smileology in Niceville and Miramar Beach FL, we are big advocates of preventative care. We want all our patients to enjoy excellent dental health. Find out why people from Destin and Florala AL trust us with their smiles! We offer general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and much more. Request an appointment today!

Contact Smileology (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4400 E Highway 20 Ste 101
Niceville, FL 32578
850-897-4488

12273 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Ste 117
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
850-424-7887

4942 US-98 #19
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-267-0777

1900 South Ferdon Blvd #170
Crestview, FL 32536
850-331-3392