{"id":12073,"date":"2022-09-07T14:14:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T21:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=12073"},"modified":"2022-09-07T14:14:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T21:14:47","slug":"understanding-what-is-good-oral-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/understanding-what-is-good-oral-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding What Is Good Oral Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you take care of your teeth?&nbsp;For your overall health, good oral hygiene is essential.&nbsp;Oral hygiene is also known as dental hygiene. It involves a regular cleaning of your gums and teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy teeth, healthy gums and fresh breath are all possible with proper oral care.&nbsp;These tips will help you start your day off right with good oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good oral hygiene: instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor oral hygiene can lead to poor health. It can also affect your overall health.&nbsp;Here are some tips for oral hygiene:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Brush twice daily for at least two minutes<\/li><li>Use floss, floss picks or water flossers to clean between your teeth each day.&nbsp;You should not miss any teeth.<\/li><li>Use fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash<\/li><li>For preventive care, visit your dentist twice a year<\/li><li>Follow the instructions of your dentist and the dental hygienist regarding oral hygiene<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy gums and teeth can improve your appearance, make it easier to eat and speak comfortably, and save you money later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discuss oral hygiene with your dental hygienist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Call your dentist if your gums become tender, swollen, bleeding, or painful.&nbsp;Your dentist or dental hygiene professional can provide recommendations regarding home care. This includes demonstrating how to brush and floss properly, using oral hygiene products and discussing possible treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Best Brushing Technique in 3 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 1: Hold the toothbrush at 45 degrees to your gumline. Use a gentle circular motion to brush the front and back of the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 2: Use a few, quick, back-and forth strokes to gently brush the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 3: Clean your breath by lightly brushing your tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Best Flossing Technique in 3 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 1: Make a 18-inch length of dental floss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 2: Slide the floss between the two teeth. Be careful not to pull the floss through your gums.&nbsp;Form a C-shaped shape by wrapping the floss around each tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 3: Slide the floss gently up and down on one side of your tooth. Next, reverse the C-shaped motion to the opposite tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper brushing and flossing can prevent gum disease or gingivitis from developing.&nbsp;Daily&nbsp;<strong>hygiene<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><\/strong>promotes good oral health and general well-being. It is an integral part of self-care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you take care of your teeth?&nbsp;For your overall health, good oral hygiene is essential.&nbsp;Oral hygiene is also known as dental hygiene. It involves a regular cleaning of your gums and teeth. 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