{"id":61,"date":"2019-06-25T18:42:15","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T18:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2019-06-25T18:42:16","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T18:42:16","slug":"6-best-oral-habits-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/25\/6-best-oral-habits-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Reveals 6 Of The Best Oral Habits To Add To Your Hygiene Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Maintaining tip-top oral health involves keeping up with the best oral hygiene practices each day. Preventing oral problems before they occur can not only save you time and hassle in the long run, but it can also give you a grin worth complimenting. Attending your checkups and cleanings<\/a> with your dentist and getting their recommendations on oral care products can be a great start to revamping your daily hygiene routine. Read on for 6 of the best oral habits to add to your daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Go To Bed Without Brushing Your Teeth First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically, your oral hygiene routine happens twice each day:\nwhen you wake up, and before you go to bed. After a late night out or an\nexhausting day at work, it can be tempting to collapse on your bed and fall\nasleep. Brushing before bed is essential in clearing germs, plaque, and food\ndebris that build up throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limit Sugary And Acidic Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a sweet tooth, you\u2019re probably not considering how a shareable-sized bag of Starburst can affect your teeth or be the reason you get a cavity. Sugar helps feed harmful oral bacteria in your mouth that produce enamel-eroding acid. These can cause dental decay, cavities, and infection, so by steering clear of these snacks, you can do wonders for your oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Fibrous Crunchy Vegetables <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only are fruits and vegetables nutritious and great for your overall health, but they also help clear off plaque and tartar from your teeth. While prepackaged snacks are easy and taste great, they\u2019re usually not the best option for your oral or overall wellbeing. Fibrous vegetables like celery act as little toothbrushes that ward off bacteria and naturally clean your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink Plenty Of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drinking water throughout the day can rinse away bacteria, plaque, and tartar. If you suffer from dry mouth, this is especially important. Letting these build up can lead to cavities and dental decay, so it\u2019s important to keep them under control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swish With Antibacterial Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While brushing and flossing are recommended to maintain healthy teeth and gums, you can do better by adding antibacterial mouthwash to your regular routine. It helps reduce the amount of enamel-eroding acid in your mouth, gets the hard-to-reach areas around your gums and teeth, and restores minerals in your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Forget To Floss Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people think they can get away with just brushing their teeth twice a day. While this helps remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria – when it’s combined with flossing, it can help even more. Plaque and tartar get stuck between your teeth along with food particles that can turn your mouth into a bacterial breeding ground. When you floss daily, you can remove these cavity-causing agents and keep your pearly whites in peak condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting your dentist for your routine checkups and\ncleanings can ensure that any hidden oral health problems are taken care of.\nKeeping your mouth in the best shape may seem like a hassle, but having a great\noral hygiene routine can help you avoid future headaches. Maintain a smile that\nyou\u2019re proud to show off by implementing some of the best oral habits into your\ndaily practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ukti Phadnis enjoys improving patients\u2019 smiles and\ngiving them the knowledge they need to maintain healthy teeth and gums. She regularly\nattends continuing education courses so she can provide her patients with the\nlatest treatments and technology in the dental field. She is dedicated to\nexceeding her patients\u2019 expectations and providing them with trustworthy and\nreliable treatment. For questions or to schedule a routine checkup and\ncleaning, visit Wethersfield Dental Group\u2019s website<\/a> or\ncontact 860-400-3007.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Maintaining tip-top oral health involves keeping up with the best oral hygiene practices each day. Preventing oral problems before they occur can not only save you time and hassle in the long run, but it can also give you a grin worth complimenting. Attending your checkups and cleanings with your dentist and getting their recommendations […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61\/revisions\/64"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}