Dental Hygiene

Good oral hygiene can help prevent damaging tooth decay, gum disease and many other dental conditions. Ask your dentist or hygienist for the correct way of maintaining good oral hygiene.

Brushing your teeth is the most important step in keeping your teeth clean and disease free. Understanding the correct way to brush and how often will start a good oral hygiene routine foundation.

With the availability of so many different types of toothbrushes and flavors of toothpaste, there should be something to please everyone, even the most finicky!

How about dental floss? The next most important tool in helping the fight against tooth decay and tooth loss. Ask your Dentist or Hygienist what the correct way of flossing is. Dental Floss is now available in many flavors and in addition there is a tool available that holds the dental floss for easy access to your rear teeth.

For the most part, as per the American Dental Association, regular brushing and proper flossing are enough in most cases in addition to regular dental check-ups.

What about mouthwash? Mouthwash can be a valuable tool in oral hygiene other that making your breath smell great! Certain mouthwashes can be prescribed by your dentist to assist in providing increased fluoride protection for those who may have certain dental conditions.