You might be excited about the new beginnings that springtime brings. The weather starts to warm up, flora begins growing, and clocks turn back. You may be in a cleaning mood and want to organize your home. However, you should use that energy to get stronger oral health. Here are three ways you can show your teeth and gums some love this time of year.
1.) Change Up Your Oral Hygiene Routine
If you have used your toothbrush for a while, then you should get a new one. It’s recommended you replace yours every three months or after you recover from an illness. The bristles can lose their effectiveness the longer you use them, or they can harbor bacteria that can make you sick again! Do this simple switch, and you can make sure you are properly removing plaque and bacteria from your mouth. Consider getting an electric one if you haven’t.
Not only that, but you should also try out a new toothpaste flavor or floss. It might seem like a minor change, but it can keep your dental hygiene an interesting experience and avoid it from becoming monotonous.
2.) Scrub Your Toothbrush Holder and Bathroom
Although you likely clean your bathroom consistently, do you remember to clean your toothbrush holder? It’s a small thing that you might gloss over, but remember to give the inside and outside of it a good scrubbing with warm, soapy water. This will help remove any germs that can transfer to your toothbrush. While you’re at it, you should go ahead and do your whole restroom!
3.) Visit Your Dentist Early in the Year
Your at-home oral hygiene routine is only half of proper dental care. The rest comes from going to your dentist. Checkups and cleanings are great ways to remove any hardened plaque and stop problems in their tracks. Cavities, gum disease, and the like can be prevented or treated before they get bigger.
You can also get more advice on how to take care of your smile between visits. Better yet, you can get toward reaching your dental insurance deductible. That way, you can start getting your benefits earlier in the year rather than later.
In the end, you should give your oral health a quick spring cleaning. It may seem small, but it can have a big impact in making sure your grin stays in great shape.
About the Practice
At Gentle Dentistry Sparta, you benefit from the compassionate leadership of Dr. Zelia Cannon and Dr. James Shahinian. We are dedicated to helping the local community get the stronger set of teeth and gums they deserve with preventive care. By having routine visits, we can make sure you don’t have any issues or treat them with state-of-the-art technology. If it’s time for your next checkup and cleaning, schedule an appointment or call our office at (973) 729-9044.