Oral Health Tips

It’s important to keep your mouth healthy! You can keep your teeth for a lifetime.

Just brushing and flossing your teeth on a regular basis doesn’t ensure you’re giving your mouth all the attention it needs!

Here are some tips to keep your teeth and mouth in tip top shape! 

Here are 8 Helpful Tips for Oral Health

It’s not just about brushing and flossing. 

Here are some other helpful tips to help maintain a healthy mouth, and strong teeth!

Flouride

Drink fluoridated water and brush with fluoride toothpaste.

Come See Us

Visit your dentist on a regular basis, even if you have no natural teeth or have dentures.

Watch Your Diabetes

If you have diabetes, work to maintain control of the disease. This will decrease risk for other complications, including gum disease.

Take Care of Others

When acting as a caregiver, help older individuals brush and floss their teeth if they are not able to perform these activities independently.

Practice Good Oral Hygiene

Brush teeth thoroughly and floss between the teeth to remove dental plaque.

No Tobacco

Do not use any tobacco products. If you smoke, quit.

Know Your Medication

If your medication causes dry mouth, ask your doctor for a different medication that may not cause this condition. If dry mouth cannot be avoided, drink plenty of water, chew sugarless gum, and avoid tobacco products and alcohol.

Sudden Changes

See your doctor or a dentist if you have sudden changes in taste and smell.

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