Dental Hygiene goes past just the care of your actual teeth. Taking care of your mouth and tooth brush is also equally as important. Lets take a look at 8 hygiene tips to help with the overall care of your mouth, teeth and gums.
Length of Toothbrushing: Many people brush daily, but not everyone brushes enough. You should be brushing for about 2 minutes each time.
Toothbrush Consistency: many people only brush in the morning, or only brush at night. But proper hygiene requires that you brush in the morning and at night for best results.
Pick the Right Brush: using the right toothbrush for you is very important. Click Here (add link) to view our blog about how to choose the right toothbrush for you
Toothpaste Choice: A toothpaste with fluoride is always a recommended choice.
Floss Technique: Proper flossing so that you are actually reaching in between the teeth, to effectively remove any accumulated debris. You should use a new section of floss for every few teeth, and you should move in a “c” motion.
Use Mouthwash: Mouthwash can go where toothbrush and floss sometimes can’t. Use the right mouthwash in your regime for the most clean routine
Clean Your Brush: Keep your brush clean so that you don’t reinsert old bacteria and germs into your mouth as you brush
Use a Tongue Scraper: After brushing, some bacteria can still stay on the tongue and side of your mouth. use a tongue scraper when you are done brushing, to get to those areas of the mouth your tooth brush doesn’t get to.
Regular dental checkups are an important part of maintaining your dental hygiene as well, and is where we come in! If you’re a current patient and haven’t seen us in a while, make sure to schedule an appointment. If you’re looking for a new dentist that can help you achieve your brightest and healthiest smile schedule a consultation today!
