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Essential Teeth Cleaning Habits and Services in 2021

Let's start with some of the eating habits you can easily implement to make a huge difference in keeping your teeth clean and your body healthy. Did you know that rinsing in between meals helps dislodge excess food that can cake itself around your teeth and cause bacteria buildup in your mouth? Yep, a simple rinse between meals goes a long way to flushing these pesky pieces out. And while you're at it, drink more water! MedicalNewsToday lists 15 benefits of drinking water in addition to flushing bacteria causing food particles hanging onto your teeth after a meal. Another easy habit to adopt is to drink with a straw, especially if you're a fan of sugary beverages. When you enjoy your favorite beverage the straw is a great way to keep liquids from coating your teeth with sugar. Similarly the next steps aim to reduce sugar in your mouth that otherwise combines with plaque bacteria to produce acids and attack your enamel. When you avoid sticky candy you protect yourself from broken teeth and weakened enamel, which is the hard surface of your teeth. Chew sugar-free gum as a substitute.

Now to the stuff you've probably heard before (we hope)! Brushing your teeth twice daily is the age old advice that only gets better with time. Why? Because it ensures the removal of 60% of the damaging plaque on your teeth and stimulates your gums to keep your mouth healthy and prevent gum disease. But don't stop there because flossing once everyday is equally important, as up to 40% of the area around your teeth may remain uncleaned by brushing alone. That's right, flossing is essential because it dislodges plaque in between the teeth where the toothbrush can't reach. When you follow this one-two punch with mouthwash, you're effectively fighting plaque buildup anywhere in your mouth, which reduces cavities and helps prevent receding gums, gingivitis, dry mouth, and bad breath! Finally, make sure you're staying in rhythm with your 'dentist near me' for regular 6-month checkups and to report any tooth pain or bleeding of the gums or teeth. We can't emphasize enough how important it is to see your dentist regularly because this stops the tide of insidious bacteria buildup that is the beginning of so many issues including cavities, gum disease, and sickness. In 2021, these simple oral habits are the essential routines that will keep our mouths clean, which leads to healthy teeth and is key to overall health.