5 Ways to Improve Your Dental Hygiene Routine

While brushing two times a day and flossing once a day is a good baseline for dental hygiene, there are 5 tips and tricks that can upgrade your dental hygiene so you can keep your teeth healthy between your 6-month cleaning appointment!

1) Use an electric toothbrush 

It is more effective than a traditional toothbrush as it cleans out more plaque. Many electric toothbrushes also have a built-in 2-minute timer to keep you accountable. 

2) Ensure you're flossing properly

You must go far enough under your gums to remove the plaque hidden in between your teeth!

3) Rinse your mouth after flossing

To remove debris loosened during flossing. 

4) Keep a toothbrush in your office/workspace

Helps avoid food particles being stuck in your teeth during lunch break!

5) Don't neglect your tongue

The tongue has millions of bacteria living on it and can contribute to bad breath and plaque buildup in the mouth.