(ARA) – You eat with it, you communicate with it, you even show your undying affection with it – so why not take care of it? Consider these oral care tips from New York-based Dentist, John E. Dodes.
Don’t ignore that reminder card
Nearly 75 percent of American adults suffer from various forms of periodontal (gum) disease and don’t know it. Visiting your dentist twice a year is the best way to maintain good oral health and treat problems early that may be both costly and painful down the road.
The world isn’t flat and neither is your mouth
Brushing may clean your teeth, but what about the other surfaces in your mouth that harbor bad breath germs? That’s why adding a mouthwash to your daily routine is essential to clean what brushing and flossing may miss. Some love that powerful sensation of LISTERINE Antiseptic, but others don’t rinse away bad breath germs because they’re not crazy about the intensity. With new LISTERINE ZERO, there are no excuses not to rinse. This less intense, alcohol free mouthwash cleans deep by killing more bad breath germs than just brushing alone, for a cleaner, fresher mouth.
Consider two-in-one formulas
Coffee can discolor teeth, so if you are a coffee lover and in need of a whiter smile, look for products like toothpastes and rinses with peroxide and fluoride. They can whiten teeth and restore enamel. Additionally, foods like celery, apples and carrots act as a natural stain remover to scrub away some of those unwanted spots.
Technique matters
There’s a proper way to brush and floss. If you’re unfamiliar with the correct technique, ask your dentist for help. You can also visit the American Dental Association’s website to watch some great tutorials on proper technique.
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