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Several Factors Go Into Maintaining a Healthy Mouth

Oral health conditions like tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer can cause discomfort while also having a negative impact your overall quality of life. Without diagnosis and professional treatment these oral health problems can worsen, requiring invasive treatments.

Preventing these problems requires a many faceted approach, which starts with practicing a consistent daily oral hygiene routine. It starts by making sure to brush your teeth twice each day as well as making a mindful effort to also floss once per day.

When brushing your teeth you should use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. It’s best to clean one tooth at a time by working the brush head in small circles. It should take you around two to three minutes to completely brush both sets of teeth.

During the flossing portion of your daily routine you need to make sure to clean between each of your teeth and along the gumline. You also need to remember to clean behind each of your rear molars.

If you are having a hard time working the strand of dental floss between two tightly spaced teeth, you might want to try using waxed dental floss. The mild coating of wax helps the strand to slip into place without having to force it in place.

Maintaining a healthy mouth also calls for having a dentist perform a routine dental checkup twice each year. The appointment involves a professional dental cleaning to remove bacterial deposits before, Dr. examines your mouth for any signs of tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancers.

If you live in the New York, New York, area and you have an oral health concern, you should call 212-239-7027 to schedule a dental checkup at Perfect Dental Care.