Taking care of your mouth doesn’t have to be difficult—but neglecting your Oral Health can lead to tooth erosion, cavities, and other dental emergencies. To prevent the expense, pain, and annoyance of these problems, make sure your daily dental routines support strong Oral Health.
Brush Your Teeth: Brushing your teeth is a vital part of your oral hygiene routine. Brush your teeth twice daily, for 2 minutes each time. This scrapes plaque and food debris away from teeth and helps keep them clean. Brush the inside, outside, and chewing surfaces of each tooth using short, tooth-wide strokes and gentle pressure.
Flossing: is just as important as brushing and helps remove plaque and food particles from areas your toothbrush can’t reach. Choose single-filament floss to avoid shredding or breaking. Gently slide the floss between your teeth using a back-and-forth motion, reaching just below the gumline. Be sure to use a fresh section of floss for each tooth—and don’t skip behind those back molars!
Mouthwash: If you choose to add mouthwash to your hygiene routine, be aware that not all mouthwashes are created equal. Choose a therapeutic mouthwash rather than merely a cosmetic one. Therapeutic mouthwashes do more than freshen breath; they actually kill the bacteria that causes halitosis, as well as cleaning teeth. Some are specially formulated to do other things as well, such as whitening teeth or fighting tartar.
For more information, call Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah, at 801-968-9003. Dr. Rudelich and our team are happy to help keep your smile bright!