Oral Hygiene is the practice of keeping your mouth clean. In between regular dental visits, maintain your healthy confident smile by practicing good oral hygiene. Some tips for better home oral care:
Good oral health is important to not only your dental health, but to your overall health. Brushing, flossing and mouth rinses are a win-win-win.
Proper brushing and flossing:
Proper Brushing: Teeth should be brushed twice-a-day at minimum, and always just before bed. Choose a small soft toothbrush and replace it every three months. While holding the toothbrush at an angel, brush gently in a circular motion. Brush every surface of each tooth. In addition, clean your tongue to remove fungi and food debris.
Proper Flossing: Flossing daily is a fundamental way to remove food particles from hard-to-reach areas between teeth. Flossing is crucial for removing plaque and preventing periodontal disease.
Choose a floss you like so you are more apt to floss on a daily basis. Cut a piece of floss about 18-20 inches long, and work the floss in a U-shape gently between your teeth toward the gum line, moving the floss up and down several times. Continue around each tooth.
Anti-bacterial Mouth Rinse: Finish strong! Complete your daily dental hygiene process with an anti-bacterial mouth rinse. Swish and rinse for about 30 seconds, and discard it (spit) into the sink. Do not swallow your mouthwash.