The primary goal of San Diego Dentist Association members for each patient is a lifelong beautiful, healthy smile \u2013 and your goal for your dental and oral health is probably along those lines too. The key to a fetching, functional smile with teeth and gums at their best is good home care. It\u2019s crucial that you take care of your teeth between dental visits, and that includes eating well, good oral care, and much more.<\/p>\n
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A good home care regimen should include the following:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Brushing.<\/strong> Teeth must be brushed twice a day with an ADA-approved soft bristle brush. The most important time to brush is before bed. Proper brushing includes:<\/p>\n Ozone-infused water.<\/strong> Using oxygenated water to kill bacteria, prevent and perhaps even reverse gum disease is recommended for everyone and is essential for those with compromised oral health or a history of gum disease. A 1000 mgh ozone unit can infuse water in the reservoir of any brand of water flosser, and that water can then be used for gum and oral irrigation. Home ozonizing units can be purchased from SDDA dentists.<\/p>\n Flossing.<\/strong> Brushing cleans much of a tooth\u2019s surface, but it doesn\u2019t get between teeth and under the gumline where bacteria can take its toll. Flossing gets into those areas to get rid of stubborn plaque and bacteria so it can\u2019t damage teeth and gums. Here\u2019s how to floss correctly:<\/p>\n Rinsing.<\/strong> After brushing and flossing, rinsing with regular or ozonated water helps further remove plaque, bacteria, and remaining food particles. Rinsing is also crucial after every snack or meal, whether you take the time to also brush or not. An over-the-counter mouthwash is great for rinsing for most people, but your dentist may recommend something else in certain circumstances.<\/p>\n Other things your dentist suggests.<\/strong> Your dentist may suggest the use of a tongue cleaner, rubber tip stimulator, interdental brush, oral irrigator or medicated rinse. These are recommended for specific purposes and should not be forgotten.<\/p>\n For a dental appointment and to learn more about home care, reach out to a San Diego Dentist Association member now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The primary goal of San Diego Dentist Association members for each patient is a lifelong beautiful, healthy smile \u2013 and your goal for your dental and oral health is probably along those lines too. The key to a fetching, functional smile with teeth and gums at their best is good home care. It\u2019s crucial that you take care of your teeth between dental visits, and that includes eating well, good oral care, and much more. A good home care regimen should include the following: Brushing. Teeth must be brushed twice a day with an ADA-approved soft bristle brush. The most <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":14,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[112],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-335","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-san-diego-dentists"],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"3.0.0","language":"es","enabled_languages":["en","es"],"languages":{"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"es":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false}}},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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If you would like professional help with your oral hygiene, call us at (619) 745-6870.<\/b><\/h3>\n