How Are Your Oral Hygiene Habits?

Maintaining a healthy smile doesn’t have to be challenging.oral hygiene

We know how busy life can get; however, life should never be so hectic that you forget to care for your smile. Of course, caring for your smile shouldn’t be confusing or leave you scratching your head. Our Santa Rosa Beach, FL, dentist is here to give you some key tips for keeping your smile in tip-top shape.

Brushing and Flossing are Crucial

How you brush and floss, and how often you brush and floss, are key to ensuring that you have a healthy, beautiful smile for the long run. Everyone should be brushing their teeth at least twice a day (preferably between each meal) and flossing once a day (ideally before bedtime). It only takes a couple of minutes to complete these tasks and they could just end up saving your smile from common dental problems. Other tips to follow include,

  • Brush your teeth for at least two minutes each time. Make sure to set a timer to hold yourself accountable for brushing the entire time.
  • Make sure that you don’t forget to brush your tongue and roof of your mouth, which harbor nasty bad breathing-causing bacteria.
  • Make sure to replace your toothbrush head at the first signs of wear. If the bristles look splayed out this is a sign that it’s old and needs to be replaced (this will need to happen about every 3-4 months).

Your Diet Nourishes Your Oral Health

What you eat can greatly impact the health of your teeth and gums. This is why it’s important to limit the amount of sugar, white starches and junk food you consume. The same rules apply to sports drinks, sodas and alcohol. Moderation is key. Your diet should consist of a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean sources of protein, low-fat dairy (yogurt and cheese are great sources of calcium) and whole grains.

Visit Your Dentist

No matter how healthy your smile looks and feels you still need to visit your Santa Rosa Beach, FL, general dentist every six months for cleanings and exams. This ensures that if there are any problems like decay or gum disease that they are detected early on when they are much simpler to handle. Plus, these visits ensure that you get a comprehensive dental cleaning and that you get to ask any questions you might have about your at-home oral care routine.

Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics has offices in DeFuniak Springs and Santa Rosa Beach, FL, to serve you better. If you have questions about the services we provide or you just need to schedule a routine cleaning, don’t hesitate to call our office today.

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