Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that
looks and smells healthy. This means:
• Your
teeth are clean and free of debris
• Gums
are pink and do not hurt or bleed when you brush or floss
• Bad
breath is not a constant problem
If your gums do hurt or bleed while
brushing or flossing, or you are experiencing persistent bad breath, see your
dentist. Any of these conditions may indicate a problem.
Your dentist or hygienist can help you learn
good oral hygiene techniques and can help point out areas of your mouth that
may require extra attention during brushing and flossing.
How is Good Oral Hygiene Practiced?
Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the
most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not
only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat and speak
properly. Good oral health is important to your overall well-being.
Daily preventive care, including proper
brushing and flossing, will help stop problems before they develop and are less
painful, expensive, and worrisome than treating conditions that have been
allowed to progress.
In between regular visits to the dentist,
there are simple steps that each of us can take to greatly decrease the risk of
developing tooth decay, gum disease and other dental problems. These include:
• Brushing
thoroughly twice a day and flossing daily
• Eating
a balanced diet and limiting snacks between meals
• Using
dental products that contain fluoride, including toothpaste
• Rinsing
with a fluoride mouth rinse if your dentist tells you to
• Making
sure that your children less than 12years drink fluoridated water or take a
fluoride supplement if they live in a non-fluoridated area.
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