Kent Howard - On the Road in the Community

Dr Howard continues to support the community. He has been a long time sponsor and supporter to Swamis Cycling Club in Encinitas CA. Here he is sharing his ride for the Club membership Photo.

Dr.Howard says keeping your teeth healthy is simple

Taking care of your teeth is a very important part of the way people see you. It's also important to your overall health and well being.

According to the American Dental Association, to maintain healthy dental hygiene, you should:

* Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Ideally, brush after each meal and always before going to bed.
* Brush your teeth properly. It is recommended to brush for a continuous 2 minutes.
* Floss Daily.
* Eat healthily - It makes a difference. Good balanced meals are always better for you than snacking. Stay away from candy and other sweets. If you indulge in a sweet, especially a sticky candy, always remember to brush your teeth as soon as possible.
* Visit your dentist for check-ups regularly.

This last point is truly the most important thing you can do to ensure oral health. It comes as a surprise to many that no matter how much you brush or how much you floss, the only way to ensure long term oral health is to actually visit your dentist.

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Nice smile-who's your dentist!

Teeth do not always need to be replaced when damaged, however. Some teeth can be repaired with porcelain veneers, which allows the teeth to be filled in and reshaped. This procedure is fairly common and can be used to repair teeth with chips or ones that have been damaged by cavities. There is virtually no amount of damage that a cosmetic dental procedure cannot fix. Not only can teeth be repaired, but they can be repaired to be just as strong as natural teeth.

There are numerous dental procedures which people can undertake to fix their smile. So if you have been embarrassed about your smile, there is no longer a reason to simply deal with the problem. Yellowed teeth can be whitened and damaged teeth can be repaired. Even the most damaged or ruined set of teeth can be turned into a bright white smile with straight teeth. While many surgeries are needed to correct problems that cause pain or discomfort, Cosmetic Dentist surgeries can help restore a person’s confidence in their smile. Smiling is something that everyone should be happy to do. With some simple Cosmetic Dentists procedures, there is no reason that someone with bad teeth cannot be happy to smile again.

So when we have helped you with your smile, we hope when asked "Nice smile-who's your dentist!" You will say Kent Howard Dentistry in the Round.