Everyone loves a healthy grin, but achieving one doesn’t come by chance. If you want a healthy set of teeth and gums, you must commit to good oral hygiene for life.ย Albrecht Dentistryย in West Bend, Wisconsin, believes everyone deserves a healthy smile.ย Dr. James (Jim) Albrechtย provides practical tips to ensure your smile not only looks its best but also feels its healthiest.
Oral Hygiene Tips to Remember for a Healthy Smile
Optimal dental care doesn’t only make your smile beautiful โ good oral hygiene prevents tooth decay, infections, and other problems. Moreover, diligent oral care helps achieve long-term savings by preventing oral problems that can cause bigger problems down the road.
Would you like to maintain a healthy smile? Observe the dental tips below.
- Brush diligently: It may sound clichรฉ, but we’ll still say it: brush your teeth at least twice daily. Brushing eliminates food debris and unwanted bacteria from your mouth. However, while many people brush their teeth, only a few do it correctly. Brush your teeth for at least two minutes, ensuring you reach every tooth surface. Hold your brush at a 45-degree against the gums and meticulously brush your teeth and gums using small, gentle strokes
- Floss daily: Brushing is vital, but don’t forget to floss your teeth at least once daily, preferably before bedtime. Flossing accesses hard-to-reach areas, especially between teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach
- Consider a mouthwash: A medicated oral rinse kills harmful bacteria to promote a healthy oral environment free of decay, gum disease, and bad breath
- Eat healthy: A good diet isn’t only good for your body but your oral health, too. Consider leafy greens, dairy products, and crunchy fruits and vegetables to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Limit the intake of acidic and sugary foods to prevent enamel erosion. Keep your mouth hydrated and limit the intake of tobacco products, coffee, and dark wine to preserve your smile’s natural whiteness
- Routine dental visits:ย Your dental care is never complete without visiting your dentist at least twice a year. Regular dental visits allow us to detect and treat dental issues not easily identified at home. Moreover, we professionally clean your teeth during routine dental exams to remove built-in plaque and tartar
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Are you busy, and has your dental care fallen by the wayside? Take the first step to optimal oral health today by scheduling an appointment with Albrecht Dentistry.ย Contact us at (262) 357-6622 or use ourย websiteย to reserve an appointment.ย
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