Every member of your family benefits when they make a point of following a consistent oral hygiene routine. A complete routine consists of brushing, flossing, and using an anti-bacterial mouthwash to battle tooth decay effectively. However, doing these practices consistently won’t be effective on its own. You have to ensure you’re doing them properly to get the most benefit from brushing and flossing. For many, this will mean taking extra time before leaving for school or work and starting their routine with plenty of time to go to bed afterward. The process isn’t long, but it does require consistency. Bluejay Family Dental is here to help you learn how to get the most out of your oral healthcare routine.
Bluejay Family Dental Complete Guide To Dental Care
It can be a struggle to keep up with any routine, and dental hygiene is no different. When you make a special effort to keep up with it, there’s nothing more disheartening than learning you have a cavity at your next visit. If this has ever happened to you, it may be time to brush up on your oral hygiene technique. You can’t just rub the bristles over your teeth and hope the toothpaste will do the heavy lifting. Learning the proper technique and using the right products is necessary to give you the best opportunity to avoid tooth decay.
Getting the best results requires following these steps in your hygiene routine:
- Focus on brushing your teeth at least twice each day. Once in the morning, once in the evening.
- While brushing, be sure to spend at least two minutes on the process.
- Make sure you give every tooth the same amount of attention.
- Maintain your bristles at a 45-degree angle, allowing them to get beneath your gum line.
Take note of any tenderness, bleeding, or painful areas while brushing. You should report these to Dr. Fidone at your earliest opportunity. You can also add brushing your tongue, cheeks, and roof of your mouth the help battle halitosis.
Flossing is another essential element of your oral hygiene routine. You can use the regular string floss that comes in the familiar spools or flossing tools that hold the band of floss taut for you. These latter are perfect for patients who struggle with manual control.
While flossing, be certain to hold the floss tightly against your tooth, allowing it to match the curves and contours of your tooth. Get between each tooth, and make sure to run it through the length of the gap, top to bottom. Don’t rush the process; be sure to rinse with water and mouthwash when you’re finished.
Learn More About A Complete Dental Hygiene Routine With Us
It is essential to get the most out of your daily dental hygiene routine. These steps are your defense against tooth decay in the time between dental visits with Dr. Fidore. Contact Bluejay Family Dental by calling (712) 256-6263 or dropping by our office in Council Bluffs, IA. We’ll arrange for you to have an appointment with Dr. Stephen Fidore, during which you can learn how to improve your dental hygiene routine.