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If you’re searching for affordable dental care, trust the family dentistry team at Four Corners Dental Group in Anchorage, Alaska. This team specializes in all aspects of dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry (dental implants, veneers, dentures, etc.) and pediatric dentistry. They are passionate about your dental care, and they pride themselves on creating beautiful smiles. For this reason, they want to help protect your smile from tooth decay.

Tooth decay softens your teeth and weakens the enamel. It forms in three key places on your teeth: the smooth surfaces, chewing surfaces, and in between. You can brush your teeth to limit the decay on the smooth surfaces, and flossing helps limit the decay that forms in between the spaces. The best way to limit decay on chewing surfaces is to have the dentist place sealants on them to keep bacteria out.

However, the most powerful weapons you have to fight against decay are actually your own habits. By changing some habits, you can do a lot to protect your teeth:

  • Watch What You Eat: You should not only limit the frequency of your meals, but the kinds of meals as well. Sweets, most carbohydrates, and any sticky food will cause serious decay, especially if you let them linger on your teeth. Instead, try chewing sugarless gum to stimulate saliva, which helps your teeth recover from acidic foods.
  • Brush, Floss & Rinse: Brush with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day to help limit decay. Also, make sure you’re flossing. Finally, be sure to use a fluoride rinse to help combat the amount of plaque buildup on your teeth.
  • See The Dentist: It may seem obvious, but seeing the dentist for regular checkups is probably your best preventative measure. The dentists at Four Corners Dental Group will be able to catch problems before they cause damage or suggest measures to help reverse what’s already been done.

For over a decade, Four Corners Dental Group has provided affordable dental care services in a relaxed, happy, and nurturing environment. To schedule an appointment for any of their services, call (907) 258-3384, and visit them online.

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