Follow these 8 tips for good oral hygiene habits that will keep your mouth healthy for years to come.

1. There’s more to taking care of
your mouth than you think.

2. • Brushing your teeth removes plaque and plaque-causing
food particles from the surface of your teeth that can
cause cavities.
• You should brush at least two times a day or after every
meal.
• Choose a toothbrush and toothpaste recommended by a
dentist.

3. • Use floss to clean between your teeth and remove
annoying food caught while eating.
• Floss is an effective way of getting rid of plaque building
between your teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach.

4. • Using a tongue brush or tongue scraper can help fight
bad breath by removing bacteria buildup on your tongue.
• Brushing your tongue can also prevent you from getting
hairy tongue or black tongue.

5. • Mouthwash not only leaves you with fresh breath, but the
alcohol helps to kill bacteria in hard to reach places of
your mouth.

6. • Staying hydrated and keeping your mouth flushed out by
drinking enough water helps to stop bad breath and
combat bacteria buildup. Try to keep sipping water
throughout the day.

7. • Chewing gum can help create saliva to wash out your
mouth. However, it has to be sugar free; that way you
aren’t keeping sugar in your mouth for a long period of
time.

8. • Speaking of sugar, it’s best to avoid sugary foods during
the day, especially in large doses over a long period of
time. For example, it’s not a good idea to get a large
soda and sip on it all day. The sugar from the soda sits
on your teeth and while the acid eats away at your teeth.
• Particularly try to avoid gummy and sticky sugary foods
that get stuck on and in between your teeth.

9. • It is recommended that you visit the dentist twice a year
for a checkup, oral exam, and dental cleaning. This
keeps your teeth healthy, clean, and well looked after.
• You don’t have to wait for pain to see a dentist. Find a
dentist near you to help keep your oral health in good
condition.
• If you don’t know what to expect from a visit to the
dentist, read this article.
http://www.mcbridefamilydental.com/visiting-the-dentist-broomfield/

10. • If you have more concerns on how to take care of your
oral hygiene, talk to your dentist in Broomfield, Colorado.
• You can also read our blog or contact McBride Family
Dental by visiting http://www.mcbridefamilydental.com/.
• Supplement these 8 tips with more from your dentist and
hygienist.