Are the secrets of a healthy smile really secrets? They aren’t if you’re a patient of Dr. Joseph Khalil and Dr. Pasquale Giordano, dentists in Oakton. This dynamic dental team offers a wide range of preventive, restorative and aesthetic dental services, including patient instruction in the best ways to achieve and retain the healthiest of smiles.
It Starts Early
A healthy smile starts early in life as parents take care of little teeth and gums with good nutrition, daily brushing and flossing and protection from oral injury. Dr. Khalil and Dr. Giordano wish to see young patients as soon as that first baby tooth appears, and beginning in toddlerhood, kids get routine cleanings, examinations and digital X-rays to watch tooth and jaw health and development. Many children benefit from plastic sealants applied to molars and from fluoride treatments which keep teeth mineralized and free from decay.
Parents, be sure to model good oral hygiene habits at home. Kids take their cues for keeping smiles healthy from Mom and Dad. Also, eat and offer healthy food choices such as:
- Low-fat dairy products
- High fiber fruits and vegetables
- High protein meats and fish
- High fiber grains in cereals, breads and rolls
- Eight or more glasses of water daily to clean teeth and gums and increase beneficial saliva, a known antibacterial
Of course, families should avoid processed sugars and starchy carbohydrates as these choices lead to plaque and tartar build-up on tooth surfaces and at the gum line. Plaque and tartar teem with oral bacteria which cause tooth decay and gum disease.
Finally, straight smiles are healthy smiles. Your family dentists in Oakton keep a sharp eye on pediatric tooth development and alignment. They offer Invisalign and Six Month Smiles for older patients with crooked teeth, but refer youngsters to trusted area orthodontists when smiles need correction.
It Continues Throughout Life
Through their years of experience, Dr. Khalil and Dr. Giordano see that dental hygiene habits which start early on reap benefits as years go by. Those habits include:
- Twice a day brushing with a fluoride toothpaste and soft brush
- Twice a year check-ups and professional cleanings at Oakton Dentistry by Design
- Healthy diets
- Protective precautions such as custom-made mouthguards for teeth grinding and athletic activities
- Establishing a partnership with a premier family dentist
These habits yield years of strong, attractive smiles and less need for restorative services such as fillings, crowns, root canal therapy, periodontal therapy and tooth replacement. Drs. Giordano and Khalil provide patients with the latest in diagnostics, including digital X-rays and Cone Beam Scans which yield excellent images for precise diagnosis and early treatment if necessary.
Additionally, they prioritize dental emergencies, ensuring their patients quick, compassionate and excellent care for severe toothaches, knocked out teeth and other pressing dental concerns. If a smile is in trouble, the dentists and their team work hard to rescue and preserve its health and function.
How is Your Smile?
Keep it healthy. Doing this is really no secret at all. Simply contact Oakton Dentistry by Design to arrange a personal consultation. The doctors will get your and yours on the road to a lifetime of great smiles.