Learn about daily tips for good oral hygiene with a Kennesaw, GA area dentist

Ways to maintain a healthy smile

• Brush your teeth before bed. While everyone knows that it is important to brush after every meal, not everyone realizes that brushing your teeth before bed is another essential way to keep your smile beautiful and healthy. By making brushing your teeth a part of your nightly routine, you are improving more than just your oral health. Many germs and plaque can accumulate within the smile during the day and can impact your health.
• Learn to brush your teeth properly. Not everyone pays close attention to how they brush their teeth. The way you brush your teeth is just as important as brushing in the first place. If you are doing a bad job of brushing your teeth, you may be causing calculus buildup that can lead to the early stages of gum disease. Proper brushing techniques also help in removing plaque that can harden quickly.
• Use a toothpaste with fluoride. Using a toothpaste with fluoride when brushing your teeth is a smart way to ensure that your smile is well protected. There are many other things to consider when selecting a toothpaste, including added benefits such as good flavors and whitening advantages.
• Brush your tongue. When we brush our teeth, we often think just of the teeth and gums. However, the tongue is also a place where bacteria can build up. This can lead to bad breath, or halitosis. When you use your toothbrush to brush your tongue, you can help reduce the risk of bad breath and maintain better overall oral health.
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• Floss your teeth when you brush. While most patients brush their teeth at least twice a day, many forget about the importance of flossing between them. Flossing is more than just a way to reduce the chances of food becoming stuck between teeth. It can also help in reducing plaque development and lower inflammation in the gums surrounding the teeth. While you should floss every time you brush your teeth, this may not always be possible, so flossing at least once a day can still contribute to the health of your smile.
• Use mouthwash. In addition to brushing and flossing after every meal and snack, the use of a mouthwash can also improve oral health and wellness. Mouthwash helps to reduce the acids in the mouth, to clean those hard-to-reach areas, and can even improve mineralization of the teeth. If you have younger children, teaching them to use a mouthwash after brushing and flossing can have great benefits.
• Drink plenty of water. Water consumption is good for the body as well as the smile. Drinking water after every meal can also help in washing away some of the sugars and acids that can be introduced into the mouth after each meal or snack. Water is also a much healthier alternative to sodas and juice which can leave sugars and acids on the surfaces of the teeth and gums.
• Eat a healthy diet. A diet that is high in fruits and vegetables is great for your smile and your body. When patients get a good balance of healthy foods, they are doing good things for their overall health and wellness as well as for their smiles.

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