A beautiful smile doesn’t just happen, it needs attention and care. Everybody wants teeth that are white and bright, breath that is fresh and clean, and a mouth that is healthy. But not everybody takes the time to give their mouth the care it needs. Brushing, flossing, and other oral care products are essential for a healthy mouth area. Regular upkeep is needed every day, and it’s important to know the proper care methods.
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Oral care takes regular attention, especially the teeth and gums. Our teeth and gums are tasked every day with breaking down food and withstanding the friction and damage involved with eating. Plaque build up is the leading cause of tooth decay, and plaque is best removed by brushing twice every day and taking the time to ensure that the cleaning is thorough. It’s important not to brush too hard, as aggressive brushing can irritate the gums. Old toothbrushes also lose their effectiveness, making it important to change toothbrushes every four months or so.
Flossing is able to rid teeth of hard to reach plaque, like the plaque above the gum line and between teeth. With floss curved around one tooth at a time, a forward-and-back motion can scrape off plaque and food particles that eat away at teeth. Oral mouthwashes can also be very effective at limiting plaque build up by dissolving plaque and food particles before they have a chance to set in.
Everyone needs to go to the dentist once or twice a year for rigorous cleaning. Regular trips to the dentist can significantly decrease the risk of oral health problems in the future. Dentists are able to clean your teeth much better than you can, with a variety of tools and techniques that are impossible to use at home. And if you start to experience red, swollen, or bleeding gums, regular bad breath, changes in teeth positioning, or gums pulling away from teeth, be sure to make an appointment or speak to your dentist.
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