3 Tips for a Beach-Ready Smile

With summer finally here, people are emerging from their snow dens and finally stepping out to the world. Whether you’re interested in spending a day on the lake or getting away to a beachside resort, there’s one thing that can tie your plans together: a smile worth taking pride in!

If you’re a little bit concerned about the state of your oral health, there’s still time to make sure your pearly whites shine like the summer sun. Here are a few of the steps you can take to get your teeth beach-ready.

Commit to Dental Hygiene

Of course, the most important thing you can do for your teeth on a day-to-day basis is to commit to regular dental hygiene. Brushing your teeth thoroughly twice a day and flossing once a day can do a lot to keep your smile healthy and beautiful. You might even be interested in using a whitening toothpaste if you’re trying to brighten your smile before you go on your trip.

See Your Dentist for a Cleaning

Even if you’re diligent with your oral hygiene, there are places in your mouth that you aren’t going to be able to clean completely on your own. This is where professional cleanings come in—your dentist has specialized tools that are going to able to effectively clean underneath the gumline and in the back of your mouth without any issues.

Your dentist will also be able to polish your teeth, leaving them with a straight-from-the-dentist shine that’s sure to impress.

Look into Cosmetic Dentistry

If you want to make serious changes to the look and feel of your smile, cosmetic dentistry can help you. There are teeth whitening to make your smile up to eight shades brighter, direct bonding to repair areas of damage, and veneers to completely cover the teeth.

No matter what it is that you want your smile to look like, or what issue you’re facing, there’s a treatment out there for you! Talk to your cosmetic dentist—they’ll be able to help you.

About the Author

Dr. Bob Heil was a Wisconsinite long before he was a dentist, and now that he’s devoted his life to this field he finds it enormously rewarding to help members of his community smile their brightest. No matter what it takes to make your smile really shine, he’s prepared to help you. Dr. Heil received his dental degree from the University of Minnesota. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association and the Wisconsin Dental Association.

If you have any questions about how to get your smile ready for this summer, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (920) 235-0320.