Taking care of your teeth may seem like a simple enough task, but taking excellent care of your teeth with often involves more than that. Many people forget to even brush their teeth regularly, mostly because with hectic schedules or other pressing matters to tend to, it’s sometimes difficult to remember to brush as often as we should. Over time, these poor brushing and oral care habits can lead to cavities and serious tooth pains, and just as bad, expensive and painful visits to the dentist’s office.
Fortunately, it’s within most people’s power to prevent this from ever happening. Consult your dentist about the benefits of following these oral care guidelines every day in the comfort of your Lady Lake apartment:
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Brush your teeth for two minutes at a time at least twice a day, and three times a day (ideally after every meal) when you get the chance. Make sure to brush the backs and sides of your teeth, and don’t forget to brush your tongue to help improve your breath.
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Remember to replace your toothbrush if the bristles begin to wear. Once the brushes on your toothbrush begin to fan out and lose their initial shape, it’s time to get a new brush.
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Floss at least once a day. While brushing your teeth is effective on its own, flossing can help to reach the tight corners that even powerful electric toothbrushes cannot reach. Failing to floss may leave colonies of bacteria to thrive between your teeth and feed on bits of food left there, which can lead to cavities, gingivitis, or other forms of gum disease.
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Finally, a powerful antibacterial mouthwash can not only help to freshen your breath, but it can kill the bacteria and other germs that cause tooth decay.
By heeding to all of these tips for proper oral care, you’ll be better able to preserve your teeth for as long as possible and make your visits to the dentist more pleasant. For more information about our upscale community amenities and spacious apartment homes, please call our leasing office today or fill out a contact us form on this website.
