It is crucial to take the proper steps every day to achieve healthy teeth and prevent oral issues. A pearly white smile and fresh smelling breath necessitate getting the proper oral care products and being mindful of your daily oral habits.
To help you achieve better oral hygiene, here is a list of simple everyday routines and practices you can carry out at home. These practices, along with a healthier lifestyle, can help achieve good oral health and a pretty smile throughout a lifetime.
Our dentists recommend brushing at least twice a day. Brushing before bed ensures the removal of the plaque and tartar that accumulate on the teeth and gums throughout the day. Also, if there are any food residues stuck between the teeth, you can get rid of them.
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush with a handle that’s easy to grip and a small head to get comfortable all-around your mouth. Change your brush about every three months, on average, or when the bristles start to get too soft or worn out. While brushing, take your time and move the toothbrush gently in circular motions, taking care to brush the front, back, and top of every tooth. Make sure that your toothpaste contains fluoride. It fights germs that can lead to cavities and offers a protective barrier for your teeth.
Make sure to gently brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth to remove plaque build-up that can lead to foul odor and other oral health problems.
Apart from removing tiny pieces of food stuck between teeth, flossing also stimulates the gums and reduces plaque. It is an excellent technique to remove plaque in places where the toothbrush bristles can’t reach.
Mouthwash helps with bad breath and dental problems and is indispensable for good oral health. It lowers the amount of acid in the mouth and cleans hard-to-brush areas around the gums. However, it cannot substitute brushing and flossing but complements these practices.
Drinking plenty of water keeps the body well hydrated and has numerous overall health benefits, including good oral health. Mouth dryness leads to increased plaque accumulation, gum disease, and tooth decay. Water promotes the release of saliva, aids digestion, helps the mouth fight germs, and protects the teeth from decay.
Sugar acts as food for the microbes in the mouth, which discharge acidic substances. These substances erode away the enamel of your teeth, leading to tooth decay. Tea, coffee, and acidic fruits also erode tooth enamel. Starchy foods such as pasta, bread, and chips also cause tooth decay. Hence, limiting the consumption of sugar, acidic food, and starchy food would be better for oral health.
Please reach out to our dental practice in Fremont, CA, to have a consultation with our dentist, Dr. Louie. Please call us at (510) 656-7778 or schedule an online consultation, and we’ll guide you further.
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