The best way to prevent cavities and gum disease is to have a great home oral hygiene routine. Here at Forest Park Dental, we want to remind our patients in the St. Louis, MO area of the proper ways to take care of your teeth every day.
Brushing your teeth should take place two or three times per day. Brushing them three times is ideal, but brushing is needed at least twice. Brushing before bed is especially important; as overnight the mouth often dries out and allows bacteria to thrive. Each session of brushing should last a full two minutes. Make sure to hit every surface of the teeth, plus the roof of your mouth, your tongue, and the insides of your cheeks. Use a light touch; heavy brushing may actually wear down enamel and cause cavities.
Flossing should be performed once per day. This is important to remove debris and plaque that forms between teeth. Cavities are actually more likely to form between teeth, so flossing every day is especially important.
In addition to flossing and brushing teeth in a regular routine, regular visits to your dentist for examinations and cleanings will ensure a healthy mouth. Your dentist can look for abnormalities, make sure your teeth and gums are still healthy, and can clean those hard-to-reach places where plaque and tartar may build up.
To schedule your regular examination and cleaning at our St. Louis, MO practice, call Forest Park Dental at (314) 367-7200 or visit our website, www.forestparkdental.com.
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