{"id":1228,"date":"2019-05-15T21:46:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T21:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidkaodds.com\/blog\/?p=1228"},"modified":"2021-01-18T07:02:53","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T07:02:53","slug":"its-not-too-late-to-start-taking-care-of-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidkaodds.com\/blog\/its-not-too-late-to-start-taking-care-of-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Not Too Late to Start Taking Care Of Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re like most adults in the United States, you might have fallen behind on your dental care over the course of your adulthood. While we all get busy with life, work, and family matters, it\u2019s important to stay as up to date as possible with what\u2019s going on in your mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Dental hygiene isn\u2019t just for kids. At the office of Dr. Kao, we care about delivering happy, healthy smiles to patients of all ages. If your teeth have been developing issues over the years, or if you are interested in <span class=\"blg-und\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidkaodds.com\/dental-implants\/\">dental implants<\/a><\/span>, it\u2019s imperative to give us a visit.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t worry:<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s completely possible to get your dental health back on track. Here are a few ways that you can start paying attention to the health of your teeth today. To get in touch with an <span class=\"blg-und\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidkaodds.com\/\">LA periodontist<\/a><\/span>, contact Dr. Kao today!<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Be Afraid Of the Dentist!<\/h2>\n<p>Most people commonly fear the dentist. It\u2019s the driving force behind the creation of Dental Fear Central, a forum where those who fear the dentist can gather to discuss dental hygiene options. The most important thing to note is that there are many ways that you can take the health of your teeth back into your hands without having nightmares about scary dental equipment.<\/p>\n<p>But our friendly staff members and professionals are nothing to fear! In fact, we offer a variety of care solutions that work around your comfort zone and can come up with a treatment plan that\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Start Good Habits at Home<\/h2>\n<p>While you will need to make an appointment with your friendly dentist for some of the more serious issues like decay, cavities, and infection, there are a few steps you can take at home to start getting into the habit of good hygiene.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brushing your teeth thoroughly at least twice per day<\/li>\n<li>Floss at least once per day<\/li>\n<li>Never go to bed without brushing your teeth first<\/li>\n<li>Invest in over-the-counter whitening solutions<\/li>\n<li>Stop consuming ingredients that will damage your enamel, such as tobacco, sugars, dark sodas, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These simple steps can get you on the right track to good health. For more tips, check out <span class=\"blg-und\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/life-stages\/adult-oral-care\/ten-dental-hygiene-tips-for-a-more-thorough-clean-1015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colgate&#8217;s 10 Dental Hygiene Tips for a More Thorough Clean<\/a><\/span>. But if you need something more, please schedule a visit with us as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Dental Hygiene Services<\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, you may need to seek a professional to get your health back on track. Our services at the office of Dr. Kao, the best periodontist in Los Angeles. If you have broken, rotting, chipped, or cracked teeth or you are experiencing pain, bleeding, or inflammation in the gums, this could be a sign of infection or decay. It\u2019s important to reach out to us as soon as possible to ensure that you can nip your symptoms in the bud before it turns into something worse.<\/p>\n<p>Please take care of your teeth by investing in services such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tooth replacement<\/li>\n<li>Gum disease treatment<\/li>\n<li>Dental implants<\/li>\n<li>Arch restoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Restorative dentistry is the key to restoring functionality and health to your mouth. If you\u2019re afraid of smiling for the camera, or if you are finding it increasingly difficult to chew and eat your food, then you may want to invest in our services as quickly as possible. Reach out to us today and we\u2019ll take care of you ASAP.<\/p>\n<h2>LA Periodontist<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Kao specializes in restorative dentistry options such as dental implants or gum disease treatments. Ignoring the health of your teeth can have long-term effects, leading to disease or decay. If you are in need of more advanced services from an LA periodontist, please make an appointment to get your dental health back on track. You can contact us online or give us a call at (213) 250-7554. We look forward to helping you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re like most adults in the United States, you might have fallen behind on your dental care over the course of your adulthood. While we all get busy with life, work, and family matters, it\u2019s important to stay as up to date as possible with what\u2019s going on in your mouth. Dental hygiene isn\u2019t &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidkaodds.com\/blog\/its-not-too-late-to-start-taking-care-of-your-teeth\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">It\u2019s Not Too Late to Start Taking Care Of Your Teeth<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[99,54,101,100],"class_list":["post-1228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gum-health","tag-dental-hygiene-tips","tag-dental-implants","tag-preventing-gum-disease","tag-tooth-replacement"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>LA Periodontist | It&#039;s Not Too Late for Dental Hygeine Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re like most adults in the United States, you might have fallen behind on your dental care. 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