Why Maintaining a Good Dental Hygiene Is Important?
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Review the following common dental care mistakes so that you can change your oral hygiene routine accordingly:
Not using the right toothbrush:
Dentists recommend soft bristle toothbrushes to avoid damaging your gums. It’s important to brush your gums in the proper fashion because once you’ve wiped out gum tissue around the teeth, it’s gone forever. Purchase a new soft bristle toothbrush about every three months. You should also buy a new brush after you’ve had a cold or flu virus.
Using your teeth as a tool:
Teeth are intended to be used for eating, biting, and smiling. They should never be used for other tasks such as opening a bag of chips or loosening a stubborn bottle of nail polish. Take a few extra seconds to grab a pair of scissors or other proper tool to get the job done right and to avoid the unnecessary risk of breaking a tooth.
Consuming dark colored beverages:
Most of the dark colored drinks including red wine, coffee, tea, and colas are more likely to stain your teeth than lighter drinks. It’s also important to remember that carbonated drinks may contain acid, which can be created in the process of making carbonation. Acid softens the surface of tooth enamel. When acid erosion occurs frequently, the tooth enamel does not have a chance to repair itself.
Not flossing:
Around half of the American population flosses daily with 31 percent flossing less than daily and 18 percent not flossing at all. Figure out whether you prefer to floss before or after you brush your teeth, learn how to floss properly, and then make it a part of your daily oral hygiene routine. The more you floss, the easier it will be to stick with it.
