How to Maintain Good Hygiene
Brush your teeth twice a day., Floss at least once a day., Schedule regular visits to the dentist.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Brush your teeth twice a day.
Even if you're in a hurry, brushing your teeth will remove bits of food, bacteria, and stains that can cause problems if left to fester.
Try brushing once in the morning and once before you go to bed, and spend at least two minutes each time you brush.
It will keep you fresh the whole day.
If you are constantly on the go, have a travel toothbrush in you purse or briefcase so you can pop into the bathroom at work.
Spend equal time brushing the front, back, and tops of your teeth, especially the molars. -
Step 2: Floss at least once a day.
Your dentist is not lying when he says this is one of the most overlooked hygiene regiments in America.
Regular flossing cleans the parts of your teeth a brush can't reach and stimulates healthy gum growth.
Using a short piece of floss, get in between your teeth and along the gum line, using your fingers to add pressure.
Take to your orthodontist about ways to floss if you have braces, such as dental threads.
Be sure to clean in between your back teeth too, using the floss around all sides of the molars.
Mouthwash does not physically remove plaque and food and is not a substitute for flossing. , While going to the dentist every six months is not strictly necessary for healthy adults, children and those with dental issues should talk to their dentists about frequent checkups.
Monitor your teeth, note any changes or worrisome pains, and get your teeth professionally cleaned at a minimum of once year.
Smokers, diabetics, and people with a history of cavities should see the dentist twice a year or more. -
Step 3: Schedule regular visits to the dentist.
Detailed Guide
Even if you're in a hurry, brushing your teeth will remove bits of food, bacteria, and stains that can cause problems if left to fester.
Try brushing once in the morning and once before you go to bed, and spend at least two minutes each time you brush.
It will keep you fresh the whole day.
If you are constantly on the go, have a travel toothbrush in you purse or briefcase so you can pop into the bathroom at work.
Spend equal time brushing the front, back, and tops of your teeth, especially the molars.
Your dentist is not lying when he says this is one of the most overlooked hygiene regiments in America.
Regular flossing cleans the parts of your teeth a brush can't reach and stimulates healthy gum growth.
Using a short piece of floss, get in between your teeth and along the gum line, using your fingers to add pressure.
Take to your orthodontist about ways to floss if you have braces, such as dental threads.
Be sure to clean in between your back teeth too, using the floss around all sides of the molars.
Mouthwash does not physically remove plaque and food and is not a substitute for flossing. , While going to the dentist every six months is not strictly necessary for healthy adults, children and those with dental issues should talk to their dentists about frequent checkups.
Monitor your teeth, note any changes or worrisome pains, and get your teeth professionally cleaned at a minimum of once year.
Smokers, diabetics, and people with a history of cavities should see the dentist twice a year or more.
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