5 Simple Habits to Kickstart your Oral Health in the New Year – By Old Hook Dental
With the New Year starting and everyone getting back into their normal routine, it’s time to focus back on Oral Health as well. As many of you know, during the holidays people often overindulge on sweets, skip normal hygiene routines and are generally busy focusing on family time. However, those sugary sweets and dry mouth from winter weather can lead to increased plaque and decay. It’s time to let Old Hook Dentals expertise get you back on track, here are 5 simple steps to maintain your Oral Health that you can follow.
Habit #1 – Upgrade your brushing experience. Switching to an electric toothbrush has many benefits, it can help alleviate doing some of the work required during proper brushing and allow the brush to help you get an even cleaner experience. Using toothpaste and brushing 2-3x daily can dramatically reduce your chances of decay by removing the plaque and bacteria that can cause decay.
Habit #2 – Floss Daily – Yes you have to! We know flossing is a pain in the behind, but it’s necessary. It removes food and debris from in between your teeth that brushing alone cannot get to. Cavities between teeth are the most common type of decay we see. If you have issues with using manual floss (even though this does the best job) there are alternatives such as water flossers, and they even make flavored floss now that you can try.
Habit #3 – Hydrate to keep your teeth healthy. The simple act of drinking water is beneficial for your teeth, not to mention you need it to survive. Water flushes away any loose food particles from your teeth before they have a chance to adhere. It also neutralizes acids that may be on your teeth from the food you ate.
Habit #4 – Incorporate a mouthwash into your routine. Besides just making your breath minty fresh, mouthwashes are antimicrobial and help reduce the harmful bacteria in your mouth that lead to decay. They help keep levels of plaque down and they even have alcohol free versions for those of you who have a sensitive mouth.
Habit #5 – Schedule your appointment with Old Hook Dental. We take preventative care pretty seriously and realize everyone needs a little assistance now and again. Our highly trained team can spot issues and problems early before they can become more serious. We will advise you on your brushing and hygiene habits to aid in keeping your teeth healthy in the new year and your Oral Health journey on the right track. Call now to schedule your appointment today.
Contact or visit us today to schedule your appointment at :
Old Hook Dental
333 Old Hook Road – Suite #104
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-5005
We look forward to seeing you and wish you and your family a happy and wonderful New Year – there’s great things to come ahead!!!