{"id":90,"date":"2017-04-14T20:41:17","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T20:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citylinedentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2017-11-08T21:16:15","modified_gmt":"2017-11-08T21:16:15","slug":"dentist-in-richardson-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citylinedentalcenter.com\/blog\/dentist-in-richardson-3\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Helpful Oral Hygiene Tips by Your Dentist in Richardson"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Are<\/a>Did you know the many benefits that come with keeping up good oral health habits? When you greet someone with a gorgeous, healthy smile you automatically leave a good first impression. Studies have shown that society reacts to straight, beautiful smiles much more positively compared to flawed, decaying ones. When you make smile confidently, you\u2019re more likely to snag that second date or get that promotion at work\u2014yeah studies show that people with great smiles are considered to be more successful. Why wouldn\u2019t you take the necessary steps to have healthy teeth and gums? Your dentist in Richardson wants every patient to have the knowledge on how to maintain great smiles. If you follow these helpful, quick tips and tricks you can be on the road to sparkling pearly whites!<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brush 2x a day!<\/h2>\n

According to the Oral Health Foundation<\/a>, one in four adults admit that they don\u2019t brush twice a day. Astonishingly, one in ten people admit that they forget to brush their teeth regularly. Basically, your mouth is breeding ground for bacteria\u2014not all is bad bacteria, but it\u2019s still very important to brush your teeth. The point of brushing your teeth in the morning is to remove the bacteria that has been festering overnight in your mouth. It\u2019s also important to remove the bacteria and food that has built up around your mouth at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brush for 2 minutes a day!<\/h2>\n

Just because you brush twice a day doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re brushing effectively. It should take a full two minutes to clean all the areas of your mouth thoroughly. Make sure you are reaching all the surfaces of your mouth while brushing\u2014the roof of your mouth, your tongue, along your gum line, and on the outsides and insides of your teeth. It\u2019s important to pay special attention to your molars. Concentrate on reaching those hard to reach places in the very back of your mouth. The spots of your smile that aren\u2019t brushed correctly leave your teeth and gums vulnerable to dangerous bacteria build-up.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Floss once a day!<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not uncommon for patients to tell a white lie about flossing during their dental hygiene appointments. About 27% of adults<\/a> tell their dentist that they floss their teeth regularly, but their teeth and gums clearly show that they don\u2019t. We understand it\u2019s a lot of work! But, it\u2019s also detrimental to maintaining healthy teeth. By flossing once a day before you brush, you\u2019re loosening the dangerous debris, leftover food, and plaque from between your teeth and around your gum line. These harmful materials would otherwise be left in place to harden into tartar and decay your smile.<\/p>\n

What happens if I don\u2019t follow these tips?<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s mounting evidence that shows a direct correlation between poor dental hygiene and various health conditions\u2014not just limited to your mouth, either! If you choose to ignore Dr. Melody Stampe\u2019s<\/a> advice on maintaining good dental hygiene at home, you\u2019ll for sure get cavities and that\u2019s the least of your worries.<\/p>\n