We like to offer our patients lots (and lots) of reminders when the topic is dental hygiene and preventive care. What you don’t know can actually end up hurting your oral health! Why so, you ask? Well, if you aren’t thoroughly cleaning your oral tissues, you’re missing plaque and bits of food. When you miss these things, they build up and they eventually lead to problems like tooth decay (nobody wants that!) and gingivitis (which can turn into periodontitis). So, to make sure you really do have the knowledge you need that you just might be missing, our Auburn Hills, MI team offers a few things you’ve just got to clean!
#1: Your Tongue!
If you haven’t heard this one yet, as you’ve been learning about the best ways to clean your smile and protect your oral health, then it’s time to offer you our team’s definitive answer on the topic: You really must clean your tongue. If this sounds like it’s going to be complicated or uncomfortable, we have good news. It’s no biggie! First, you can make it very convenient by brushing your tongue delicately as you finish your brushing session. Or, if you discover that there’s something about brush bristles against your taste buds that you simply cannot stand, then move onto your second option. It’s a device called a “tongue scraper” that removes debris and bacteria with a smooth surface.
#2: The Area Beneath Your Gumline Tissue
You might not think about this area very much. You may even forget all about it! That’s why we’re reminding you: Clean just beneath your gumline, so you’re addressing that tiny but important area where plaque, bacteria, and food often congregate. When you don’t do this by brushing your gumline and flossing, you promote the speedy development of periodontal problems.
#3: The Parts Of Your Teeth You Cannot See
Think about what you experience when we clean your teeth during the dental cleaning portion of your preventive care visits with us. How much of your dental tissue do we focus on? All of it, of course! You need to do the same, too, when you brush to protect your oral health.
Clean Your Smile With Excellent Attention With Our Tips
If you aren’t sure that you’re cleaning your mouth as well as you could, it’s time to ask us for our advice! To learn more, schedule an appointment or initial consultation by calling Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI today at (248) 852-1820.
