Cosmetic Wellness Dentist Gives Oral Health Goals for 2013:

As this year is coming to an end, I thought it would be a great idea to blog on how to set oral health goals for the New Year!  Perhaps you have not been as thorough as you should be with your home care, maybe you have had a lapse in your dental cleanings, you may suffer from dental anxiety, finances are not there, or you do not have dental insurance.   Whatever the situation, there is always room for setting healthy goals for the new year.

With that said, here are my recommendations for achieving oral health in 2013:

1. Pretend you had a magic wand ( I know that sounds a bit silly!)  With this wand you could wave it and have the teeth, mouth, smile, oral health you’ve always wanted.

2. Make a list beginning with what is most important in your “magic wand list” for your teeth, mouth, smile, gums, health etc.

ex. chewing stability, white teeth, all metal removed from my mouth, clean teeth, gums that don’t bleed

3. From your “magic wand list” begin with addressing your list in the order of priority you listed.  Now, for some this list may be completely doable in 1 year.  For others, beginning with priority #1 may take all year or even a few years.  This is OK!  The most important step is that you determined what your goals are for your oral health.

4. Begin 2013 with a dental check-up and dental cleaning.  A dental check-up is a great time to discuss your oral health goals for the coming year.  A dental cleaning will help to ensure that the gums are healthy and stable, also the dental hygienist can give great tips on maintaining oral health at home.

5. Research your dental coverage and/or a flex-spending account which many companies offer.  Knowing your out-of-pocket expenses will help to prevent financial stress.  My Southern California Cosmetic Dental office offers financing through Care Credit, which is a great way to use 0% interest on monthly payments.  As an added courtesy, we offer limited in-house payment plans.

Here at my Riverside Cosmetic Dental office, we pride ourselves in handling each and any circumstance which you feel may be hindering you from achieving your goal of oral health.  Caring for your dental needs in your time frame to achieve your personal goals is rare to find as you search for a cosmetic dental office in Southern California.  I assure you that myself along with my excellent dental team will be able to care for you in this way.  Please call to schedule your dental visit at (951)686-3666.