Chances are you already know the basics of good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day, floss, avoid sugary foods. But what else can you do to improve your oral health routine? Here are 3 more tips to keep your smile happy and healthy.
- Make dental hygiene a part of your entire day. While it’s obviously important to make time to brush and floss regularly, there are other things you can do throughout the day to improve your dental hygiene. To make each day better for your teeth, try including these small habits: don’t snack or drink anything except water before bed, chew sugar-free gum after you eat to remove food particles that stick to your teeth, and stay hydrated all day to encourage natural saliva production!
- Start with your back teeth. Starting a brushing session with your back teeth is a great way to give the back of your mouth the attention it deserves! Cleaning your back teeth is essential because all of those nooks and crannies in your molars make them more susceptible to gum disease, cavities, and decay.
- Brush your tongue. Brushing your tongue is a great addition to your oral health regimen. Your tongue is a perfect place for bacteria to grow and it’s important to take a few extra seconds to brush this area. Not only can plaque and germs live on your tongue and sneak into the crevices between your teeth causing cavities, but an unbrushed tongue can also lead to bad breath. Use your toothbrush or a tongue scraper to keep your mouth healthy!
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