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Regular dental care does not end when you leave the dentist's office. While visiting your dentist on a regular basis is important for your oral health, the best approach to maintain your teeth and gums healthy all year is to follow a consistent at-home programme.
Brushing and flossing are, of course, important parts of keeping your mouth healthy outside of the dentist's office, but there are plenty of other things you could be overlooking.

What are the greatest home remedies for keeping your mouth healthy?

Continue reading to learn how to have a good at-home oral hygiene regimen with these simple suggestions!

Increase your water consumption

One of the simplest methods to improve tooth and gum health is to drink more water.

Water flushes harmful germs and food particles out of your mouth, preventing dental decay, tooth loss, and gum disease.

Fluoride-enhanced water also helps to strengthen enamel, which improves the protective barrier around your teeth.

Low saliva production produces the ideal setting for mouth sores, tooth decay, gum disease, and bacterial development, therefore people who suffer from dry mouth or who snore regularly should drink plenty of water.

The brushing technique should be changed

Even something as simple as brushing with the proper technique can have a significant impact on at-home oral hygiene.
Consider how you brush: are you brushing in large, sweeping sweeps from side to side?
How long have you been brushing your teeth?
Do you rinse your mouth after brushing?

Here's how a dentist recommends brushing your teeth:

Make a 45-degree angle with your toothbrush.

Make small, leisurely circles with your brush.

Brush your teeth on all surfaces, including the exterior, inner, and chewing surfaces.

Rinse your mouth afterwards but not right afterwards.

Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes.

Make sure your toothbrush is clean

Let's face it: we don't think about cleaning our toothbrushes very often. Most people don't think twice about putting their toothbrushes away as soon as they're done using them. However, if your toothbrush isn't properly maintained, it can become a breeding ground for germs, mould, and yeast, causing more problems in your mouth than you think. Make sure you rinse your toothbrush with clean water after brushing. Never store the bristles in a closed container; instead, keep them out in the open to allow for effective and full drying.

Replace your toothbrush

You should replace your toothbrush on a regular basis, in addition to cleaning it. Changing your toothbrush every two to three months is ideal (or sooner, if the bristles start to fray). If you get sick, you should also change your toothbrush to avoid reintroducing hazardous bacteria through your mouth.

Mouthwash should be used

A decent mouthwash can help a lot. Mouthwashes are wonderful for reaching into those nooks that are ordinarily difficult to reach, removing all food particles and neutralising hazardous microorganisms. You can even acquire mouthwash to help with certain dental issues. Choose a fluoride-based mouthwash to help build your enamel, or a remineralizing mouthwash to help form a barrier against plaque, germs, and tooth decay.

It's easier than you think to maintain good dental hygiene at home! Reach out to Blue Island Smiles for further advice—we're always pleased to assist our patients in keeping their mouths, teeth, and gums as healthy as possible, both in and out of the clinic.

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