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Are You Keeping Good Oral Hygiene Habits?

Oral HygieneGood oral hygiene habits are important for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Cavities, gum disease, and other oral health problems can be prevented by keeping good oral hygiene habits. Good habits include brushing twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily, and visiting the dentist regularly for an exam and professional cleaning. At Today’s Dental, Dr. Tiberiu Oancea and Dr. Jeromy Thornton are your Houston, TX dentists for helping you establish and maintain good oral hygiene habits.

Good Oral Hygiene

There are several components to a good oral hygiene routine. Brushing and flossing daily is important, but there is more to a complete oral hygiene routine. Your Houston dentist can help you develop an effective oral hygiene routine that includes regular dental checkups. Good oral hygiene habits include the following:

  • Visiting the dentist at least once every six months for an exam and cleaning
  • Brushing twice each day with a toothpaste containing fluoride
  • Using a soft-bristled toothbrush to brush the teeth
  • Flossing and using a fluoride rinse daily
  • Limiting consumption of sugary foods and drinks
  • Stopping or avoiding smoking tobacco products

Proper Brushing

Most adults understand the importance of brushing the teeth twice each day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride. However, just as important as brushing twice daily is brushing properly. Brushing the teeth abrasively or in haste can damage the gums and leave bacteria behind on the teeth. Proper brushing is done gently with a soft-bristled brush. All surface areas inside the mouth should be brushed, including all exposed sides of the teeth, the tongue, roof of the mouth, and gums. Thoroughly brushing all areas will remove cavity-causing bacteria.

If you are keeping good oral hygiene habits, you will enjoy better oral health. Good oral hygiene habits help prevent oral infections, cavities, gum disease, and other problems. Maintaining good oral health can also improve your overall health as there are links between poor oral health and other health problems.

Remember to visit a dentist regularly as part of a good oral hygiene routine. To schedule a dental exam and cleaning with Dr. Oancea or Dr. Thornton, your Houston, TX dentists, call Today’s Dental at (281) 580-0770.

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