{"id":680,"date":"2023-08-31T07:17:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T07:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=680"},"modified":"2023-09-07T07:18:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T07:18:13","slug":"oral-care-habits-for-dental-hygiene-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/oral-care-habits-for-dental-hygiene-month\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Crucial Habits for Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With August nearly over, summer is coming to a close. It won\u2019t be long before fall and its various holidays show up. In fact, maybe you\u2019re already excited for this year\u2019s Halloween. Before you think of sweet treats, though, note that October is also Dental Hygiene Month. Those thirty-one days are as much about oral health<\/a> as they\u2019re about spooky spirits. Luckily, your Lisle dentist can help you honor the occasion. To that end, learn these vital oral habits to prepare for Oral Hygiene Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Brush Your Teeth the Right Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like most, you probably already know that you should brush your teeth. You may even wield your toothbrush twice daily (as most dentists suggest). Still, you\u2019ll only get the most from touching if you do it rightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, there are actual steps to proper brushing technique. The first is to well-position your toothbrush, tilting its head at a 45-degree angle. Next, you\u2019ll want to move the brush head back and forth gently. For the third step, ensure the brush covers all your mouth surfaces  – the inside, outside, top, and bottom. Lastly, don\u2019t forget to brush your tongue, too \u2013 the habit will give you fresh breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to Floss Well<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentists say you should floss between your teeth at least once daily. This practice will enhance your oral health and prevent future complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, good flossing (with traditional floss) involves several guidelines. They are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Break off 18-24 inches of dental floss. To hold this floss correctly, wind most of the string around both of your middle fingers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Make sure you hold the floss taut with your thumbs and index finger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Place the floss in between each of your teeth. From there, gently slide it up and down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. As the floss reaches your gums, curve the floss at the tooth\u2019s base to form a C shape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Always Hydrate & Rinse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As it turns out, drinking (and rinsing with) water isn\u2019t just good for overall physical health. This habit also strengthens your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Keep in mind that water has no harmful effects on your mouth. To that extent, drinking and rinsing with it will just wash away harmful debris or bacteria. You\u2019ll then have a cleaner oral cavity, one that\u2019s less likely to suffer tooth decay or gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With all these facts stated, don\u2019t use sweet substitutes for water. Drinking (and rinsing with) acidic beverages will just erode your tooth enamel more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Aside from Labor Day and a few others, Dental Hygiene Month may be your first big Fall holiday. So, try to prepare for it with the tips listed above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Arbor Dental Care<\/a> is based in Plano, TX. Led by Drs. Frank<\/a> and Jeanelle Marchese<\/a>, our practice strives to give personalized care to each patient. We thus perform preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services tailored to your unique smile! At the same time, our team is well-equipped to perform emergency treatments like root canal therapy and tooth extractions. For more information or to book an appointment, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (630)-969-2310.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    With August nearly over, summer is coming to a close. It won\u2019t be long before fall and its various holidays show up. In fact, maybe you\u2019re already excited for this year\u2019s Halloween. Before you think of sweet treats, though, note that October is also Dental Hygiene Month. Those thirty-one days are as much about oral […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=680"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":683,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680\/revisions\/683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}