As you learn all about the best ways to practice preventive care, a very important aspect of that journey will include your dental hygiene. Comprising daily care that you provide for yourself every single day, this aspect of prevention requires certain products to ensure you’re doing your absolute best (and achieving the ultimate result of continued good oral health). Fortunately, though you may find yourself slightly disoriented in the hygiene aisle, stocking your bathroom with truly effective products is quite an easy feat! We will offer you the guidance you need, so you feel certain you’re making the most of your efforts.

Your Toothbrush

First, you want something that you like (this is based solely on your personal taste). Second, you want something that will clean your teeth. Let’s get going with the details! Consider the following:

• As for your preferences, choose a brush that looks pleasing to you, so you enjoy the dental hygiene process.
• As for clinical guidelines, ensure you are choosing a brush that fits in your hand, fits in your mouth, that has soft bristles, and that is accepted by the American Dental Association (ADA) when possible.

Your Toothpaste

If you can’t stand the way your toothpaste tastes, you’re much less inclined to brush. As a result, it’s very important to choose a flavor you enjoy! For toothpaste that will work as wonderfully as it tastes, keep the following in mind:

• It should contain fluoride.
• It’s best to choose ADA-approved paste (or gel!) for proven effectiveness.

Your Dental Floss

For floss that offers effective dental hygiene, we suggest you make sure you opt for a flavor and texture that suits you. As for the hygiene-related details:

• Seek out floss that is accepted by the ADA, so you know it’s effective.
• Purchase enough floss to ensure you can use a strand measuring around 18 inches in length each time you floss (once daily).

ABOUT YOUR SPRINGFIELD, OH DENTIST:

Dr. Afshan Ahmed and the team at North Spring Dental welcome you and your family to a different kind of dental care experience. Our practice is one in which you can rest assured that you will enjoy a relaxing, personalized visit. To find out more about our comprehensive general, orthodontic, and family dentistry services, call our dental office in Springfield, OH today at 937-399-3800.