Spring time dental cleaning
Spring is the perfect season to clean and declutter your life and renew things around the house. Before you finish the list of jobs, add a dental cleaning to your to do list. Spring is the perfect season to visit the dentist to start the year on a great beginning. Consider adding these few dental tips into your daily life so you can enjoy a sparkling smile all year round.
Throw away those old toothbrush
If you decluttering your home furnishing your home with new decorations, this can also be a good time to buy new toothbrush for the whole family. Experts recommend that a tooth brush is replace about every three months. Old toothbrush loses its effectiveness at removing plaque because the bristles starts to wear out with frequent use. Signs of a worn-out toothbrush is frayed or bent bristles. For extra cleaning power, upgrade your toothbrush to an electric toothbrush. An electric toothbrush is designed to brush in patterns that are more effective at removing debris.
Keep flossing to stay clean
If flossing was missing from your routine from last spring, consider flossing more frequently for at least two minutes twice a day. Flossing will remove food debris between the tooth that brushing can miss. If flossing is not your favorite thing to do, consider using dental brush pick to remove plaque and food debris between your teeth. So, if you are running low on supplies, spring is a good time to replenish your floss and dental brush stocks. To add extra flossing power, upgrade to a water flosser if you dislike using string floss.
At home deep cleaning
To start spring on a good note, you can give your mouth an at home proper and thorough cleaning. Start by first brushing your teeth for at least two to three minutes and along the gum line. We often miss the roof of the mouth and cheeks, so this is a good time to brush the roof cheeks gently. This can help remove bacteria on the roof of the mouth and cheeks. In addition, use a tongue scraper to clean your tongue thoroughly and gently. If you do not have a tongue scraper, the backside of your toothbrush can be used to clean your tongue.
Check in with your dentist
If you miss fall dental cleaning, spring is a good time to visit your dentist to start the year with a bright smile. Visiting your dentist for a checkup and help prevent advance dental issues. Your dentist can spot small problems before they get out of hand. For a proper dental cleaning, the dentist can do a much better job at removing stains, plaques, and tartar from between the gums and teeth. Your dentist will check for gum disease, cavities, and other oral health problems so you can start receiving treatment right away.
If you are ready for your dental spring cleaning, give California Dental Group a call at (800) 407-0161 to schedule your appointment.