Your smartphone or tablet is always on you, so why not use it to better your dental care? Downloading a few apps on your device will make it easier to maintain your oral health, protecting your smile. Below, learn more about some of the most useful apps for your teeth. 

How to Improve Your Oral Health With Apps

1. Toothsavers

Toothsavers is ideal if you have children. The app works like a game, and healthy oral hygiene habits allow you to progress. Brushing for the appropriate amount of time each day unlocks a new character, and healthy milestones allow you to battle villains and complete challenges. It makes it fun for your child to brush their teeth and build healthy habits. 

2. Dentacare Health Training

Dentacare Health Training offers incentives for teens and adults alike to take care of their teeth. It walks you through proper brushing times and techniques to help develop a routine and make your brushing more efficient. You can monitor your habits and progress, and you can earn monetary rewards, like gift cards, for milestones.

3. My Dental Care

My Dental Care is an app developed by dentists that offers a library of educational resources to help you understand dental diseases and needs at all stages of life. Along with research-backed information about dental ailments and treatments, it provides reviewed advice to improve your oral health, and it gives reliable tips to prevent cavities, stop gum disease, and reduce your cosmetic dentistry needs.

4. Braces Help

Braces Help is the go-to app for those with braces. It provides a wealth of information, including an FAQ page, glossary of braces-related terms, general care guidelines, and tips to make them more comfortable. You can check what foods to avoid, and get advice on common problems, such as damaged braces.

Dental care apps can’t replace advice and exams from an actual dentist, especially if there’s a problem with your oral health. At Four Corners Dental Group in Wasilla and Anchorage, AK, you’ll receive friendly, quality care from licensed and experienced professionals. Their care is comprehensive, covering preventive and cosmetic dentistry, so whether you need gum disease treatment or veneers, they’ll offer effective solutions. See what they can do for your smile online, and call the Anchorage location at (907) 258-3384 or the Wasilla office at (907) 376-2790 for an appointment.