Common Oral Hygiene Mistakes - Horizon dental clinic

Brushing your teeth immediately after a meal

Your enamel gets temporarily weakened by Acids and Sugars in your food. Brushing right after a meal might further wear down your fragile enamel.

Pro Tip : Wait 30 minutes to an hour after eating to brush your teeth

Forgetting The Tongue

Unclean tongue can cause bacteria to grow in its cracks and crevices, resulting in bad breath.

Pro Tip : After tongue brushing, scrape it too to reduce tongue bacteria

Skipping Regular Dental Check-Ups

You could risk to lose teeth or need pricey treatment. As no one detects & informs you how to avoid the defects ahead of time.

Pro Tip : Seek dental services twice a year

Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard

Brushing too hard can cause bleeding gums and potentially weaken your teeth's irreplaceable enamel

Pro Tip : Use a gentle toothbrush and softly move it in circular movements

Not Changing Toothbrush Regularly

As a toothbrush ages, it is likely that it will no longer clean your teeth as effectively.

Pro Tip : Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months

Skipping Flossing

When you don't floss, debris accumulates between your teeth, causing oral health problems.

Pro Tip : Floss your teeth at least once a day for a healthy teeth

Not Using Fluoride Toothpaste

Toothpaste with fluoride prevents tooth decay and with the antibacterial properties gel prevent gum disease and bad breath.

Pro Tip : Look for a Fluoride toothpaste with an ADA Seal

Storing Toothbrush Incorrectly

If you store your toothbrush in a drawer, instead of in an upright location, it will not dry thoroughly likely have bacteria growth.

Pro Tip : Ensure that you keep your toothbrush stored upright

Only Brushing Once a Day

When you don’t remove this bacteria at night, it can do damage to your teeth throughout the night.

Pro Tip : It is extremely important to ensure that you brush twice daily.

Over consumption of Sugar

When sugar is consumed it interacts with the bacteria within the plaque to produce acid. This acid is responsible for tooth decay because it slowly dissolves the enamel creating holes or cavities in the teeth.

Pro Tip :It will be beneficial to reduce your consumption of sugar to protect the health of your teeth.

Improper Hydration

Dehydration results in a dry mouth, which creates an environment in which bacteria thrive, which can lead to a substantial amount of damage to the health of the teeth.

Pro Tip :Always gargle or drink water to keep your mouth wet.

Using the Wrong Kind of Toothbrush

Take care when it comes to choosing the toothbrush. Hard-bristled toothbrushes, for example, can cause damage to the enamel layer of your teeth.

Pro Tip :It is often better to opt for soft-bristled toothbrush

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