{"id":156,"date":"2019-09-16T21:48:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T21:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2020-09-21T12:35:48","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T12:35:48","slug":"essential-tips-to-keep-in-mind-during-national-dental-hygiene-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/16\/essential-tips-to-keep-in-mind-during-national-dental-hygiene-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Tips to Keep in Mind During National Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/aDfsdghmk__1539641771_36831.jpg\" alt=\"A father and son brushing their teeth together.\" class=\"wp-image-157\" width=\"356\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/aDfsdghmk__1539641771_36831.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/aDfsdghmk__1539641771_36831-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/aDfsdghmk__1539641771_36831-768x460.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During the month of September, you\u2019re probably thinking\nabout plans for upcoming holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. With\nthese holidays comes many foods that you may not normally eat, especially ones\nhigh in sugar content. Prior to these holidays, it\u2019s important that you celebrate\none that\u2019s happening in September: National Dental Hygiene Month. Maintaining\noral care is crucial as you enter the fall and winter seasons, so keep these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">tips for\ndental hygiene<\/a> in mind going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect Your Oral Care Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you may not think about it often, it\u2019s very important that\nyou have the right oral care routine. If the last thing you want to have happen\nis your dentist telling you that there\u2019s a new cavity in your smile, keep these\nsteps in mind going forward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to\nthe gums when brushing.<\/li><li>Move the brush in a small circular motion.<\/li><li>Always use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean\nteeth.<\/li><li>Remember to clean the inside surfaces of the\nfront teeth as well as the chewing surfaces. Use several up-and-down strokes to\nreach the back surfaces of teeth.<\/li><li>Remove bacteria from your tongue to keep your\nbreath fresh.<\/li><li>Use about a foot and a half of floss so you can\nwrap it around your two index fingers. <\/li><li>Gently slide the floss in between your teeth, making\nsure not to snap the floss in the process.<\/li><li>Always use fluoridated toothpaste to clean\nteeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chew Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Over Eating Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re eating snacks throughout the day, it can actually\nbe more harmful than eating a sugar-filled item in one sitting. For example,\neating snack-sized candy bars for several hours can actually be more damaging\nfor teeth than eating a single slice of cake after a meal, mainly because your\nteeth are exposed to sugars for longer. This gives oral bacteria time to\ndevelop plaque on teeth, which causes cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, chew on sugar-free chewing gum to keep your mind\noff snacking. Not only does this distract and prevent you from eating sugary snacks\nthroughout the day, but it keeps the mouth hydrated and saliva production high.\nWe\u2019ll discuss why this is important next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink Plenty of Water Throughout the Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Saliva is responsible for many things, but one of the most\nimportant functions is keeping the mouth moist. Keep in mind that people with\ndry mouth are more likely to suffer from chronic tooth decay. This is because\nsaliva actively washes away food debris, plaque, and bacteria. It also works to\nreduce your risk for plaque production overall. This is why dentists often\nrecommend that you drink water and only water with meals as well as throughout\nthe day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you scheduled your next dental checkup and cleaning yet?\nIf not, there\u2019s no better time than now; give your dentist a call today to\nschedule an appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Dix Hills Family Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re visiting Dix Hills Family Dentistry by\nyourself or with the whole family, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/meet-dr-raj-gaur.html\">Dr. Raj Gaur<\/a>\nand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/meet-dr-shubha-soni-gaur.html\">Dr.\nShubha Soni-Gaur<\/a> can teach you the best oral care techniques to maintain in\nbetween your dental visits. To schedule your next preventive cleaning or\ncheckup, you can contact them through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the month of September, you\u2019re probably thinking about plans for upcoming holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. With these holidays comes many foods that you may not normally eat, especially ones high in sugar content. Prior to these holidays, it\u2019s important that you celebrate one that\u2019s happening in September: National Dental Hygiene Month. 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