At Home Dental Hygiene Tips #2
A good oral hygiene routine filled with at-home dental cleaning tips is an important part of keeping your smile healthy, particularly if it involves regular dental cleaning at home. Tips can provide ideas on how to maximize your strategies, giving your teeth an even better chance of staying strong and healthy. At-home dental cleaning tips preserve tooth enamel and prevent decay, helping to keep your mouth healthy and your smile brilliant.
Cleaning Tip for the Tongue
Did you know that bacteria can build up on your tongue? Bacteria can creep into the tiny crevices and make your tongue smell bad. Use your toothbrush to gently clean the tongue and help it to stay fresh!
Cleaning Tip for the Entire Mouth
Did you know that one of the primary reasons behind mouthwash is to kill germs? It’s true. Mouthwash can kill germs, giving your breath a fresher smell. For the best results, select an antibacterial mouthwash and use it once a day. Another good at-home dental cleaning tip is to incorporate fluoride-enhanced rinses into your nightly routine to help strengthen your teeth while you sleep.
Cleaning Tip for Brushing
Did you know that electric toothbrushes are designed to be gentle on your tooth enamel even while they are tough on plaque buildup? Today’s electric toothbrushes are styled to let you know when you’ve completed two full minutes of brushing too! They remove the side-to-side brushing technique that greatly reduces the damage caused by vigorous manual brushing. Electric brushes are easy to use and are sold in lots of different styles. You should replace your toothbrush every three months get the most benefit out of your daily routine.
Cleaning Tip for Flossing
Even though most dental professionals will tell you that it is best to floss at night right before you go to bed, it’s simply the most important at-home dental cleaning tip if you want your teeth to last for many years. Flossing can help to prevent cavities in hard-to-reach areas, preserving your smile along with your teeth. You should floss at least once a day. If you can’t get yourself into a nightly routine with flossing, then choose a time when you will remember to floss every day.
Author: Dr Gerald O’Connor BDS NUI (hons)
Dr Gerald O’Connor is the principal dentist and owner of Killiney Dental. Dr O’Connor graduated with an honours dental degree from University College Cork in 1998. He has since worked as a general dental surgeon in the UK and Ireland and has over 20 years experience in the dental field, with a particular interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr O’Connor is an active member of the Irish Dental Association, sitting on its Quality Patient Safety Committee, and is a Irish Dental Council registered dentist.