Oral Hygiene in-depth part 1

Oral Hygiene

Regular oral hygiene is a very important aspect of your  dental health as well as your health in general.  With oral hygiene, you need to focus on three key areas of your mouth:  the teeth, gums and tongue.  It’s important to brush and floss your teeth AT LEAST TWICE a day.

 When you brush your teeth, use a brush with small bristles.  Change out your toothbrush at least every four months.

Brushing your teeth can remove dead cells from your tongue.  It also works to remove any leftover food particles and bacteria.

Try and make a habit of brushing your teeth after you eat. If you work away from home, or are at school take a small travel size toothbrush with you and sneak off to a bathroom after you eat.

Swish water in your mouth after you eat a meal.  You will be able to get rid of some of the food particles that were stuck in your teeth.  Using a solution mixed with water, you can also treat periodontal disease.

You can also choose to use natural oral hygiene remedies to get rid of bad breath bacteria. Using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide will do wonders.  If you really want to sanitize your mouth, use a natural remedy by adding some antiseptic tree oil or eucalyptus oil. 


Make sure you floss at least once a day, preferably more.  Flossing helps to remove food particles that are stuck in your teeth.  It also helps to remove accumulated plaque on your teeth and gums. It is very important to get rid of any plaque that is on your teeth, because not only can it cause periodontal disease, it can also cause heart disease and other heart ailments.


Go as far back into your mouth as you can without gagging. most of the bacteria situated there..

If you wear dentures, always make sure you clean them thoroughly.  They should be cleaned at least once a day.

schedule regular dentist appointments and cleanings. You should have your teeth or dentures cleaned and checked twice a year, if not more.

If you have cavities, make an appointment with your dentist to have them filled. Cavities are also an opening to allow bacteria in, so you definitely want to fill them as soon as possible.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for part 2!