{"id":439,"date":"2017-12-15T00:54:13","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T18:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulendental.com\/blog\/?p=439"},"modified":"2017-12-30T00:54:56","modified_gmt":"2017-12-29T18:54:56","slug":"dentist-in-fort-worth-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/dentist-in-fort-worth-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve Preventive Care with a Dentist in Fort Worth!"},"content":{"rendered":"\"dentistWith the new year approaching, many people are declaring their resolutions. Why not commit to a better, healthier smile?\r\n\r\nWith the right preventive practices, you can have a stronger, shinier smile in 2018! Learn more from your dentist in Fort Worth in this week\u2019s blog post.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Preventive Care is Important for Everyone<\/h2>\r\nKeeping your regular dental appointments every six months dramatically improves overall health and dental health no matter how old you are. That\u2019s why your dentist offers preventive services like dental exams and professional cleanings for children, teens, and adults alike.\r\n\r\nDuring your regular visits, you can expect to receive a thorough dental exam that allows your dentist oral tissues, your head and neck, and inner workings of your mouth. This visual dental exam gives your dentist the opportunity to spot oral issues like tooth decay, gum disease, teeth grinding, and oral cancer that most patients wouldn\u2019t notice without a trained eye.\r\n\r\nRight after your dental exam, Dr. Miller will carefully clean the plaque and tartar buildup all throughout your mouth\u2014especially in those hard to reach areas that you might miss. Although this isn\u2019t many patients favorite part of their dental visit, this systematic cleaning will help lower your risk of developing gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health concerns caused by plaque and tartar buildup.\r\n

Practice Better Preventive Care at Home in 2018<\/h2>\r\nAlong with the professional help of your dentist, you can also achieve a healthier smile with improved home care. Here are a few helpful dental tips to make those improvements.\r\n