Have you ever wondered what are the basics to maintaining great
oral hygiene? Basic everyday care
involves brushing twice daily, flossing, regular professional hygiene
cleanings and dental check-ups. Basic care
helps prevent tooth decay, gum disease, tooth loss, bad breath or stained
teeth.
Basic nutrition also plays a big
factor in great oral health. Bacteria
that is left in the mouth can spread through the body and may lead to
other health issues.
Lets take a look at
steps and tools that are necessary...
1. Its important to brush in the morning and before bed. Brushing helps remove bacteria filled plaque
from teeth and gums. Brushing gums also
keeps them from bleeding and healthy.
Talk to the dentist about what type of tooth brush they recommend. A Sonicare is generally the recommended toothbrush from Verde Pointe Dental Associates. The right toothbrush is important considering
it will be used everyday.
2. The AmericanDental Association recommends to use toothpastes with fluoride. Fluoride helps strengthen teeth to prevent
tooth decay. Some dentist recommend
using mouth wash that contains fluoride at night before bed. Swish the mouthwash all around for about a
minute and spit. Try not to rinse mouth
after so the fluoride stays on teeth while asleep.
3. Flossing is also a key part in removing
plaque and bacteria. There are so many
options for flossing so pick one that feels most comfortable. Some floss contains fluoride which is great
to use because brushing alone cant always get between teeth.
4. Its also important to brush bacteria off the
tongue. The tongue can harvest lots of bacteria
which can lead to bad breath. A tongue scraper can be purchased and works well. Using a
soft bristled brush back and forth is ideal to remove bacteria daily.
5. Avoiding sugary foods also helps keep
bacteria and plaque down. Bacteria feeds
off sugar and produces plaque on teeth and gum line.
Basic oral hygiene can help maintain a great
future of oral health.
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