Take Care of Your Smile!

Your smile is so important! Are you taking proper care of it? After all, it's what most people — a whopping 94 percent — say is the first thing they notice when they meet someone new. That's a great reason to maintain a pearly white smile you're proud to flash!

Taking care of your smile isn't hard. First, if you haven't been to the dentist in more than six months, schedule a cleaning and exam ASAP. At that time, be sure to raise any questions you have about your teeth. Dentists are the best professionals to advise you on such issues as teeth whitening, proper care, crooked or broken teeth, and other common problems. Also, be sure to follow your dentist's orders when it comes to brushing, flossing, and which staining foods to avoid. If you drink too much coffee, it might be time to cut down, and if you smoke, it's definitely time to quit!

Keep your smile nice and bright; after all, they say a great smile can open many doors! It can also make a friend's day, as well as brighten your own. So go ahead — get grinning!