Your Role In Maintaining Oral Health

Your everyday habits play a major role in maintaining good oral health.

Keeping your teeth and gums healthy takes a bit more than just going through the motions of your regular routine of brushing and flossing. Proper brushing technique and other every day habits can also promote a healthy smile in ways that you maybe didn’t realize. From the office of our Naples, FL, dentist Dr. JW Valentine, here’s how you can maintain a healthy smile,

Create a Foolproof At-Home Routine

Everyone in your family should be practicing good oral hygiene; however, sometimes the best way to ensure that everyone does their part to keep their smiles healthy is to lead by example. You should brush your teeth twice a day and also remember to floss daily. Other habits to adopt for the ideal at-home routine include,

  • Changing outworn toothbrush heads regularly (about every 3-4 months; or after being sick)
  • Using a soft-bristled, ADA-approved toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste
  • Brushing your teeth for a minimum of two minutes at a time, every time
  • Using an oral rinse after brushing and flossing to kill any remaining bacteria
  • Brushing your tongue, too! (This can leave you with fresher breath, longer)

Electric vs. Manual Toothbrush

Any toothbrush that gets you to properly and regularly clean your teeth is the right one, and it doesn’t matter if it’s a traditional manual toothbrush or the latest electronic toothbrush. The key to clean teeth and gums lie in your technique.

Of course, electronic toothbrushes can apply the appropriate amount of pressure to teeth, which can be ideal for seniors, as well as those with arthritis and other dexterity issues. Not sure which kind of toothbrush to use? Just ask our Naples, FL, family dentist for some recommendations.

Get Regular Dental Checkups

You might be surprised to discover that many people skip out on visiting the dentist. Perhaps you just feel like you’re too busy right now or you may have a fear of the dentist. There are a lot of reasons people don’t visit us as regularly as they should; however, we want to change all that.

These routine cleanings can prevent cavities and gum disease, which lessens your risk. Cleanings and checkups are painless, and they save you time and money in the long run, helping you maintain a healthy smile.

Eagle Creek Dentistry in Naples, FL, is proud to offer a leading dentist, a knowledgeable dental team and state-of-the-art dental treatments. If you have questions about the treatments and dental services we offer call (239) 417-6453.

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