{"id":320,"date":"2015-09-08T23:12:01","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T23:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=320"},"modified":"2016-05-20T16:44:31","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T16:44:31","slug":"proper-oral-care-at-any-age-is-vital-for-excellent-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/proper-oral-care-at-any-age-is-vital-for-excellent-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Oral Care at Any Age Is Vital For Excellent Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/iStock_000013452716_Medium-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Everyone can benefit from good oral health.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/iStock_000013452716_Medium-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/iStock_000013452716_Medium-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/iStock_000013452716_Medium.jpg 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>You want your oral health to be in fantastic shape. Trust us, you don\u2019t want to deal with any dental or oral issues. Your mouth is teeming with bacteria, most of it harmful if it isn\u2019t properly treated. You probably think that brushing and flossing alone will help keep you out of the dentist\u2019s chair and will ensure your oral health stays excellent for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Yes, brushing and flossing (twice a day) is highly beneficial for your oral health, however, you can\u2019t see everything going on in your mouth. That\u2019s where we come in.<\/p>\n<p>Our office in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">Oklahoma City, OK<\/a> wants you to know that we can help you maintain great oral health. It\u2019s not a difficult concept to understand \u2013 getting help with your oral health is essential. There are things you can do and we can do to ensure your mouth is in tip-top shape. We practice general dentistry Oklahoma City residents can benefit from. Dr. Holman and Dr. Frazier are the dentists Oklahoma City can go to for any dental help. We want to make your teeth look and feel as beautiful as ever, but in order to get to that point, proper maintenance is vital. We have general, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">cosmetic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">children\u2019s dentistry<\/a> Oklahoma City residents can count on for excellent results.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n&lt;!&#8211;more&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<h3>Start Simple \u2013 Brush and Floss<\/h3>\n<p>The first step in keeping your oral health in the best shape it possibly can be involves something you should be doing twice a day \u2013 brushing. Most, if not all, people brush every single day. However, they only do it once which is not a good idea. There\u2019s a reason we and other dental professionals recommended brushing twice a day. You eat three meals per day, so it\u2019s essential that bacteria and food particles are removed. Brushing helps keep tooth decay and other ailments from growing in your mouth. Sometimes, food particles become so lodged that a toothbrush won\u2019t be able to do the trick. Flossing is the second part of the dental hygiene process that every patient should be doing. It removes food particles and other debris that a toothbrush can\u2019t reach. It\u2019s perfect for removing items from between the teeth.<\/p>\n<h3>Come In For a Checkup<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re your second line of defense against dental disease. When you smile in the mirror, there\u2019s only so much you can see. It doesn\u2019t matter how far you tilt your head back or what angle you try to look at your mouth from, you won\u2019t be able to see everything. That\u2019s where a checkup is highly beneficial. We will carefully inspect each tooth checking for signs of decay and other problems. Your teeth will be cleaned, too. It may seem like a boring procedure, but it\u2019s necessary to help keep your oral health in great shape.<\/p>\n<h3>Schedule an Appointment Today<\/h3>\n<p>Your oral health is very important for your overall well-being. We don\u2019t want you at risk of experiencing anything less than excellent oral health, so it\u2019s going to take some work on yours and our part to help get it that way. We invite you and your family to visit the dentists Oklahoma City trusts \u2013 Dr. Holman and Dr. Frazier.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You want your oral health to be in fantastic shape. Trust us, you don\u2019t want to deal with any dental or oral issues. Your mouth is teeming with bacteria, most of it harmful if it isn\u2019t properly treated. You probably think that brushing and flossing alone will help keep you out of the dentist\u2019s chair [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[2,5,8,9,7,3,6],"class_list":["post-320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry-2","tag-dental-expressions","tag-general-dentistry","tag-midwest-city","tag-moore","tag-norman","tag-okc-dentist","tag-oklahoma-city"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":322,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320\/revisions\/322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}