Good oral hygiene
is important for maintaining your overall health. If you believe this and you should, then
there are 4 essential guidelines of preventative care to maintaining good oral health[1]:
1.
Floss regularly and floss first- Individuals
should floss on a regular basis after meals and before brushing their
teeth. The reason you floss first is to
dislodge any food particles trapped between your teeth, which are disposed of
while brushing.
2.
Brushing your teeth- If you don’t have an electric toothbrush, good
brushing by hand should take a minimum of 2 minutes and should involve brushing
in a circular motion.[2] We
recommend using soft bristle brushes and toothpaste with fluoride. The fluoride is important, because the rise in
bottled water consumption has led to the decline in fluoride intake.
3.
Mouthwash- We am not sure how effective this is, but if you’re
not going to brush twice a day, using a mouthwash that contains
fluoride at least twice a day is a good preventative measure that kills the bacteria
responsible for cavities and gum disease. Given recent research, we
recommend a non-alcohol based rinse.
4.
Your Dental visits- Maintaining your oral health requires regular dental visits at
least every six months. You need to do
this for early detection of potential global health problems that could develop
into more serious issues and the hygienist can clean areas you might have been
missed or areas resistant to the 3 steps above.
Finally, Finding a Dentist that is Right for You
Research shows that your dental
care is an important aspect of your overall general health care.[3] So you need to make sure you find a dentist
that is right for you. This
can be a difficult process. Look for
someone who’s competent and you feel comfortable with, one you can have a
collaborative relationship with. This is important because there are conditions
and problems that were not discussed in this article that the dentist will need
to pay attention to during your regular checkups. Hopefully after reading this
article, you will have a better understanding of the basics for good oral
health. I you have questions or
concerns feel free to contact or call.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-256-3620
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