{"id":913,"date":"2016-01-13T10:42:04","date_gmt":"2016-01-13T10:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=913"},"modified":"2016-07-22T18:10:29","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T18:10:29","slug":"los-angeles-dentist-oral-health-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/los-angeles-dentist-oral-health-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Dentist With 5 Tips for Excellent Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000020263246_Small.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-914\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000020263246_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"los angeles dentist\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000020263246_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000020263246_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000020263246_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As your trusted dentist in Los Angeles, I have one goal (and it might count as two): to make your teeth as healthy as they are beautiful. I can do my portion when you come in for your regular checkups and cleanings, but the greater part of your oral health depends on the choices you make at home. That\u2019s why I work hard to educate my patients, too, on what they can do to maintain strong, gorgeous teeth for a lifetime. With that in mind, I\u2019ve listed five tips for excellent oral health. Any that you\u2019d like to add? Please let us know in the comments section below!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy Better Oral Health With These Five Steps<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good oral health is about the choices you make throughout the day. Keep this checklist in mind and watch your smile improve!<\/span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Brush like you know you should<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no surprise that simple toothbrushing is the number one thing you can do to improve your oral health. So you already know how important it is, but do you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make a point to brush for two minutes, twice a day? As someone who peeks into hundreds of mouths, I\u2019ll tell you something &#8212; many adults don\u2019t. Increase your oral health by committing to never skip this important step. If you have trouble reaching the two minute mark, try setting a timer until you\u2019re used to what it feels like.<\/span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: And don\u2019t forget to floss<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If many adults don\u2019t brush quite like they should, even more are falling down on the flossing job. It\u2019s a crucial step that\u2019s often ignored &#8212; but flossing is the only way to remove the food particles and bacteria your toothbrush just can\u2019t reach. Make a habit of it by placing the floss somewhere you\u2019re sure to see it, like on top of the faucet or beside an important photo. <\/span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Hydrate with water<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you commit to drinking water throughout the day, you\u2019re not only avoiding excess sugar and tooth-staining colors. You\u2019re also keeping your mouth well-hydrated &#8212; a crucial ingredient in oral health. A healthy mouth is one with plenty of saliva, and nothing aids in production of the stuff like pure, clean H2O.<\/span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Maintain a balanced diet<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know what you eat impacts the way your body looks and feels, but do you ever consider how your diet can affect your dental health? It does, in a big way. Encourage strong teeth by eating a variety of good foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lowfat dairy and lean protein. <\/span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Schedule (And Keep) Your Six Month Checkups<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fifth and final step in maintaining good oral health comes down to planning. When you schedule and maintain your regular checkups at Westside Dental Associates, you\u2019re giving professionals the chance to check for and fix problems while they\u2019re small &#8212; and that usually means less time, money and discomfort in the long run.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s been more than six months since your last checkup, please don\u2019t wait to schedule your first visit to our office in 2016! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilereminder.com\/vs\/les_latner_dds\/appt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to book your appointment online &#8212; new patients, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/contact.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We can\u2019t wait to see your smile!<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As your trusted dentist in Los Angeles, I have one goal (and it might count as two): to make your teeth as healthy as they are beautiful. I can do my portion when you come in for your regular checkups and cleanings, but the greater part of your oral health depends on the choices you make at home. That\u2019s why I work hard to educate my patients, too, on what they can do to maintain strong, gorgeous teeth for a lifetime. With that in mind, I\u2019ve listed five tips for excellent oral health. Any that you\u2019d like to add? Please let us know in the comments section below! <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/los-angeles-dentist-oral-health-tips\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[165],"tags":[44,109,180,178,4,181,179,18],"class_list":["post-913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-oral-health","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-flossing-2","tag-good-diet","tag-good-oral-health","tag-los-angeles-dentist","tag-six-month-checkups","tag-toothbrushing","tag-westside-dental-associates"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Los Angeles Dentist With 5 Tips for Excellent Oral Health - Westside Dental Associates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you ready to flaunt your perfect smile in 2016? 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