{"id":171,"date":"2017-05-19T12:59:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T12:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/?p=171"},"modified":"2017-05-22T13:01:19","modified_gmt":"2017-05-22T13:01:19","slug":"top-tips-for-a-bright-smile-from-your-putnam-dentist-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-a-bright-smile-from-your-putnam-dentist-html\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips For A Bright Smile From Your Putnam Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-500391860-4-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Learn the best ways to care for your teeth and gums with these tips from your premier Putnam dentist. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-500391860-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-500391860-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-500391860-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-500391860-4.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Did you know that most Americans think your smile is your most important physical feature? Having a memorable grin can even lead to increased success at work and better odds of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right. So, to get the most out of your pearly whites, follow these tips from your respected Putnam dentist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/\">Dr. Carolyn and Walter McGinn<\/a>. In this post, they share their expertise on maintaining a healthy radiant smile.\r\n<h2><!--more-->#1 \u2013 2&#215;2<\/h2>\r\nRegular oral hygiene at home is a key component in keeping your smile healthy and bright. Brush your teeth gently twice a day for two minutes. Use a soft-bristled brush, fluoride toothpaste, and set a timer or play a song you enjoy on your phone to make sure you brush long enough. And, be careful not to use too much pressure \u2013 brushing too hard can cause gum recession.\r\n<h2>#2 \u2013 Floss<\/h2>\r\nBrushing is pivotal, but only cleans a little more than half of the surfaces of your teeth. Floss at least once a day \u2013 preferably before bedtime \u2013 or increase that to two times daily, if you can. Go slowly, use a satin style dental tape to make flossing more comfortable, and watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e3ZAj-fXKMY\">tutorial flossing video<\/a> to brush up on your technique.\r\n<h2>#3 \u2013 See Your Dentist<\/h2>\r\nProfessional dental care is critical to smile success. See Drs. Carolyn and Walter McGinn at least twice a year for preventive care like exams and cleanings. With a checkup from our dentist, we can detect oral cancer when it\u2019s easily treatable and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azda.org\/public-resources\/patients\/diseases-or-conditions-discovered-during-check-ups\">diagnose up to 120 medical conditions<\/a> \u2013 just with routine dental care.\r\n<h2>#4 \u2013 Eat Right<\/h2>\r\nSugar is damaging to teeth so avoid sweet foods and beverages, especially sodas and fruit juices. You can prevent tooth decay by enjoying veggies, dairy products, and nuts. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-2336850\/Forget-gum-Eating-CHEESE-prevent-tooth-decay-neutralises-acid-mouth.html\">Say cheese<\/a>, since this savory treat helps protect enamel from cavities. And, stick to water as your beverage of choice.\r\n<h2>#5 \u2013 Don\u2019t Smoke<\/h2>\r\nIf you use tobacco in any of its forms, you\u2019re putting your smile \u2013 and your entire body \u2013 at risk for serious health problems. Oral cancer, advanced periodontitis, tooth loss, and bad breath all stem from tobacco, so quit today to preserve your health and improve your overall well-being.\r\n\r\nNow that you know the best ways to care for your smile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/contact.html\">schedule your appointment<\/a> with Drs. Carolyn and Walter McGinn today to get more professional suggestions when you see them in person!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that most Americans think your smile is your most important physical feature? Having a memorable grin can even lead to increased success at work and better odds of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right. So, to get the most out of your pearly whites, follow these tips from your respected Putnam dentist, Dr. Carolyn and Walter McGinn. In this post, they share their expertise on maintaining a healthy radiant smile. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-a-bright-smile-from-your-putnam-dentist-html\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-171","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top Tips For A Bright Smile From Your Putnam Dentist - Carolyn E. McGinn, DMD Walter P. McGinn, DMD Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your Putnam dentist, Drs. 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