3 Top Recommendations for Oral Health
Your oral health reflects the condition of your overall health. In fact, oral health problems may relate to other health problems like stroke, digestion problems and heart diseases according to the Academy of General Dentistry.
Cosmetic Dentists of Houston take pride in educating the population on the importance of maintaining proper care of your gums and teeth. Ashley Jenkins, dental hygienist at Dr Amanda Canto’s clinic, is passionate about oral healthcare. Ashley Jenkins discusses simple measures required to maintain good oral health which can be practiced in the comfort of your home. Along with eating a healthy diet that is rich in Vitamins A and C, Ashley recommends the use of an electronic toothbrush such as a Sonicare to clean your teeth, oral rinse to keep gums healthy and flossing twice daily. We’ll elaborate on these three recommendations so that you know exactly what to do and how to do.
Electric Toothbrush: Cosmetic Dentists of Houston believe regular brushing is necessary at least twice a day. Oral Hygienist Ashley Jenkins recommends using an electric toothbrush which is easy to use and offers better cleaning. Electric toothbrush is known to remove plaque and gingivitis better than manual brushing. If you have a child who is reluctant about brushing, give him this fun tool and see how he enjoys.
Ashley Jenkins elaborates on the proper technique of brushing and recommends brushing for two minutes for best results. To achieve this, the electric toothbrush is provided with an in-built timer, which stops the brush once two minutes are over. All you have to do is simply hold the brush at an angle of 45 degrees and voila!
Oral Rinse: Following use of an electric tooth brush Ashley recommends using an oral rinse or mouthwash is a step that should not be missed if you wish to maintain complete oral hygiene. It also helps to keep away bad breath and reduces oral discomforts. Cosmetic Dentists of Houston perform a thorough and personalized oral health exam on each and every patient and may recommend a specific type of mouthwash if you are at high risk of developing gum inflammation, tooth decay or dry mouth. Depending on the recommendations set forth by the specialists at Cosmetic Dentists of Houston you may have to use cosmetic or therapeutic oral rinses depending upon the condition of your mouth.
Ashley suggests taking the exact amount of rinse and swishing it inside the mouth, vigorously and thoroughly so that every inch of our mouth is rinsed properly. Make sure you don’t swallow the solution and avoid eating and smoking within 30 minutes of rinsing.
Flossing: When you are eating, small particles may stick to the tight spaces between the teeth, which are not easily removed by brushing. To keep these spaces clean, you need to floss twice daily. Dr Amanda Canto, at Cosmetic Dentists of Houston, suggests a nylon or polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) floss and start working on one tooth at a time. Make sure you don’t hurt your gums. Slide the floss gently between the spaces so that all the sticky leftovers and plaque are removed.
By following these three oral care recommendations recommended by Ashley Jenkins, oral hygienist of Cosmetic Dentists of Houston, you can maintain the oral health, as well as the aesthetics of your teeth at home. But remember not to skip your regular visits to Dr. Amanda Canto and her stellar team of oral healthcare professionals!
To know more about the right ways of oral healthcare and to solve all your dental worries, call us at 713-622-1977.
