With offices in Anchorage and Wasilla, Four Corners Dental Group is the area's trusted source for quality, affordable dental care. Their knowledgeable staff wants you to stay as healthy as possible, and they recognize the unique role that tooth and gum health plays in your overall health. Preventing tooth decay is the single most important thing we can do to maintain good oral health; here are three ways to stop tooth decay before it starts:

• Brush and floss daily.

Experts suggest brushing at least twice a day and flossing once a day. Use toothpaste with fluoride, and be slow and methodical with your flossing, making sure to get between each tooth. During your exam, Four Corners Dental Group can show you the proper techniques for brushing and flossing.

• Eat well and avoid junk food.

When you eat a healthy, balanced diet, every part of your body thanks you. Your teeth, being the first point of contact with the foods you eat, bear the responsibility of chewing and making food digestible. This is a huge undertaking, considering the variety of foods and textures out there. Junk foods, especially sticky foods and carbohydrates, adhere to the teeth and facilitate tooth decay; be sure to brush well after eating these foods.

• Visit the dentist regularly.

Regular, professional examinations and cleanings should be an integral part of your oral health regimen to prevent tooth decay. Four Corners Dental Group can help you stay on top of any problems with your teeth and can offer solutions should tooth decay issues arise.

Call Four Corners Dental Group at (907) 258-3384 or visit their website to book your first exam. Their team of family dentistry experts offer a comprehensive array of services, including fillings, veneers, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry.