Oral Hygiene

How about the most important reason of all? Keeping your teeth intact and maintaining a great smile?

Obviously all our concerns should not be based solely on the cosmetic reasons. Sure having great white teeth is something everyone would love, but it is the long term results of what comes with good oral hygiene maintenance that is even more important.

For the most part people wake up in the morning and brush their teeth mostly because of 'morning breath’, but after that? Hopefully many understand how vital it is to brush and floss after meals other than just to maintain fresh breath.

Our teeth and gums are subjected to the constant in-take of food and beverages that begin to create plaque if allowed. The bacteria in the plaque if left to accumulate will inevitably take its toll as anyone with gum disease will tell you. The slow destruction of gums and bone does not have a pleasant outcome and often time involve extensive dental procedures and at a great expense. So why allow that to happen? Take the time needed every day on someone important, YOURSELF, and maintain good oral hygiene habits. Your smile will thank you for it.

Good oral hygiene promotes certain basic practices in order to avoid a number of dental disorders from occurring. Who wants cavities, gingivitis, periodontal disease or halitosis (bad breath) anyway?

So what are the basics of good oral hygiene?

Some good oral hygiene habits should include:

• Brush teeth after every meal
• Floss
• Visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and oral exams
• Maintain a good diet


Additional practices can include:

• Use mouthwash to help kill germs
• Tongue Brushing