3 Effortless Practices to Improve Your Oral Hygiene Today

One of the most important aspects of your overall health is your dental health. In fact, these two components are inextricably linked – each one affecting the other. For this reason, it’s in your best interest to ensure you properly care for your oral hygiene. And with National Dentist’s Day just around the corner (March. 6th), now is as good a time as any!

To encourage you to take better care of your teeth and mouth, we here at Park Meadows Dental want to provide you with 3 best practices to better manage your dental health. Keep reading to learn more. 

Replace Your Toothbrush Every 3 to 4 Months

Everybody knows the standard rule of brushing your teeth twice a day. But not everyone is familiar with toothbrush replacement best practices. In fact, many people keep using their toothbrushes much longer than they should. Generally, you’ll want to replace your toothbrush at least every 3 to 4 months. 

Or when you notice instances of wear and tear such as your bristles pointing in all directions – whichever comes first. This National Dentist’s Day, make it a priority to begin practicing cleanliness with your oral health. And you can do this by swapping your old toothbrush with a fresh one.

Here are some additional signs that you may need a new toothbrush:

• Food remnants get caught in the bristles
• You’re getting sick more frequently
• Your toothbrush has been in contact with someone else’s
• You forgot the last time you replaced your toothbrush

Eat Healthy Foods

Your diet plays a big role in your oral health. If you’re constantly eating sweets, drinking sports drinks, and consuming other types of junk – you’ll pay for it with poor dental hygiene. And that price isn’t worth the sugar or the small dopamine hit; your oral health is too important. 

This National Dentist’s Day, try switching over to a more healthy diet that will support your oral health instead of compromising it. Foods such as leafy greens, yogurt, almonds, etc, are all great nourishment for your dental health. 

By opting for a more healthful approach, you’ll experience benefits such as: 

• Stronger teeth
• Less sensitivity 
• Clean smile
• Less prone to oral diseases

3. Use Oral Health Products

The traditional method of brushing and flossing is important, but that’s not all that’s available to you. In fact, other supplemental oral health products can go a long way in ensuring your dental hygiene is in good health. 

Such products include: 

• Oral irrigators
• Tongue cleaners
• At-home whitening kits
• Interdental cleaners
• Mouthwash

Using these products in conjunction with your standard oral routine will do wonders for your dental health. 

Final Thoughts

You won’t become strong and fit without exercising and eating healthy consistently. Likewise, your dental health won’t improve until you implement the proper oral habits into your life as well. And now, you know exactly what habits you need to start. Let National Dentist’s Day be your reason to begin the process of creating a better you. 

And if you’d like to take it a step further and get an expert’s opinion on your current oral health, contact us today to book an appointment. Our team of dental professionals is here to help.