5 Quick Tips to Spring Clean Your Oral Health Routine

We have all heard of spring cleaning our homes. It can be a tedious task but after it’s done, it leaves us feeling refreshed and happier. However, spring cleaning isn’t only limited to your home; it can also be applied to your health. A spring clean for your oral health can do wonders for your body and prevent unpleasant oral issues. Here are some ways you can spring clean your oral health routine.

Essentials

It’s important to take stock of your existing dental cleaning tools first. Replace your toothbrush if you haven’t for quite some time now or if the bristles have worn down. Ideally, you should be replacing your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months. This will help you to better clean your teeth. You should also opt for a toothbrush with thin bristles to easily clean between teeth and gently remove plaque. If you use an electric toothbrush, replace the heads regularly. Try using a mouthwash with fluoride in it and get new dental floss.

Dental Cleaning

A dental cleaning will help remove the plaque which builds up on teeth and is impossible to remove through brushing and flossing. High technological methods such as using ultrasound waves can also help remove plaque. Polishing and scaling will help get rid of tartar which is mineralized plaque.

Teeth Whitening

If you’re looking to add some brightness to your teeth, you can add professional teeth whitening to your oral spring cleaning routine too. If your teeth are particularly stained and have a yellowish tint that doesn’t seem to come off no matter how hard you try, teeth whitening can help immensely.

Examination

Your dental health is a very important component of your overall health. Ignoring symptoms related to dental health can cause other health issues to develop. You should visit your dentist for regular examinations and an oral cancer screening to detect any problems early on.

Floss

No matter how annoying it seems when your dentist tells you to floss, flossing can go a long way in ensuring optimal oral hygiene. It’s important to floss to remove food that can get stuck between your teeth and cause cavities and gum diseases. You can try new flossing options if you’re tired of the traditional floss. You can choose either waxed floss which comes in different flavors or dental tape which can easily slide between your teeth and even try using a floss pick if a regular dental floss is painful for you.

A spring clean oral care routine is beneficial in many ways. If you are looking for general dentistry services in Frisco, visit the Waterfront Family Dentistry. We also provide teeth cleaning in Little Elm and oral examinations. Call 972-987-4343 to book your appointment.