Dental Hygiene and Teeth Cleaning

The health of your teeth and mouth directly relates to the health of your entire body. Links have been found between gum disease and serious systemic issues, including heart disease and hypertension. Preventing oral diseases and tooth decay begins with a proper at-home oral hygiene routine, supplemented by bi-annual cleanings and examinations at our comfortable office in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Your at-home oral hygiene routine should include brushing your teeth after every meal, or at least twice a day. You should also floss at least once a day to remove plaque and food from between your teeth, where your toothbrush cannot reach. Taking these simple steps every day will go a long way to preventing serious tooth decay and gum disease, preserving your overall health in the process.

Professional Examinations and Cleanings

In addition to your at-home routine, you should visit family dentist Dr. Thomas F. Tomlo twice a year for professional cleanings and examinations. During these examinations, Dr. Tomlo will be able to detect and treat common dental disorders before they become significant problems. By taking this preventive measure, you can save thousands of dollars and avoid the unnecessary discomfort of untreated dental problems.

Every food and beverage you consume will cause plaque that builds up on your teeth. At-home brushing and flossing is effective at removing some of this plaque, but it is incapable of eliminating all of it. The professional cleanings offered at our office can fully remove the plaque and tartar that your at-home routine is unable to address. By removing this build-up before it causes decay, you can prevent damage to the surface of your teeth – reducing your need for fillings and helping prevent periodontal (gum) disease.

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Taking Charge of Your Dental Hygiene

It’s never too late to begin establishing good oral hygiene habits. If it has been a while since you received a professional cleaning or examination, please contact our experienced dentistry team today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Thomas F. Tomlo, DDS, PLLC.

We serve patients in the Hendersonville and Asheville areas of North Carolina, as well as the Spartanburg and Greenville areas of South Carolina.