Easy Dental Checkups | Dr. Mitchell & Dr. Crocker Dentist Kelowna

Dr. Sandy Crocker, Dr. Peter Mitchell and Associates in Kelowna want you to enjoy your healthiest and happiest smile possible. There are plenty of simple measures you can incorporate at home to ensure that you are maximizing your oral health. The kind of toothpaste, toothbrush and mouthwash you utilize on a regular basis are all contributing factors. Brushing and flossing after meals has been part of our dental education from the start. However, talking to your kids and family members about “doing a tongue check” throughout the day is a great addition. Simply running your tongue along the outside of your tooth enamel periodically during the day may surprise you. If your teeth feel bumpy and yucky instead of smooth and clean, this is a good indication that extra brushing would be welcome. While we can fall into scheduled routines, it is vital to check in with ourselves and listen to our bodies. A special day that is filled with pop, dried fruit, candy such as a birthday party for example will dramatically benefit from an extra cleaning.

Re-book Cancelled Dentist Appointments ASAP!

Cold and flu season often leads to missed dental appointments. While it can be tricky to determine when you or your family will be feeling fine again, Dr. Sandy Crocker, Dr. Peter Mitchell and Associates on Springfield Road recommend re-booking your missed appointment as soon as possible. Many clients try to reschedule when they call to cancel and this is ideal. It can be easy to try and remember to call “next week” and then life gets in the way and before you know it, months have gone by. Staying on top of your oral hygiene with regular visits to our dental office is one of the best ways you can remain proactive with your oral health.

Find Products You Love to Use

If your current toothpaste tastes chalky or if your mouthwash makes your mouth burn, chances are, it is a struggle to get the job done. Many parents are thrilled to find out that once they update some of their dental care items their kids suddenly become more interested. While strawberry and bubblegum fluoride toothpaste may not be your favourite, the opposite is true. Super minty fresh might be your choice but many kids find the traditional peppermint and spearmint flavours too overwhelming. If you are noticing that toothbrush time is more “goof-brush time” in your house, perhaps a dialogue on flavour preferences may stimulate some promising changes to your family’s oral health. No one wants to have six different tubes of toothpaste on the go but once everyone finds their favourite flavour, it may be worth experimenting!

How’s Your Brushing and Flossing Technique?

Kelowna’s favourite family dental office reminds you that your brushing and flossing technique is everything when it comes to protecting your smile. Simply going through the motions may leave you with more sugar bugs than you realize. For the best gum line protection, angle your toothbrush at 45 degrees to clean the gingival sulcus and tooth surface. The space between your teeth where you floss actually accounts for 1/3 of your tooth surface! Therefore, if you are in the habit of skipping the floss, imagine how much of your mouth is swimming with sugar bugs after brushing and swishing! Knowledge is power. Dr. Sandy Crocker, Dr. Peter Mitchell and Associates are passionate about encouraging every client to maximize their at home oral health routine so they can minimize their time in the dental chair. Keep your dental checkups easy by following these tips!

We are excited to see you at your next checkup! Call 250.860.7747 to book.